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A philosopher argues that agentic AI systems lack consciousness because they do not have genuine mental states or independently originated goals, only humans can be conscious agents.
Recent coverage highlights a new artificial intelligence test regarding machine superintelligence and consciousness.
Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton warns AI is becoming conscious and humanity must befriend bots or face extinction.
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Emerging debates across academic and political spheres are questioning whether AI can achieve consciousness and the existential risks that could follow.