When considering the possibility of consciousness in artificial systems, there are at least two different approaches. One approach asks: How likely is it that current AI systems are conscious – and ...

AI is the hottest game in town, but it is not new. The big question is "can it be programmed to be conscious?" That logic misunderstands both the brain and consciousness.

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Would it be desirable for artificial intelligence to develop consciousness? Not really, for a variety of reasons, according to Dr. Wanja Wiese from the Institute of Philosophy II at Ruhr University ...