AI Consciousness Debate: Memory and Continuity May Matter More Than Intelligence

A viral discussion argues that memory and continuity may matter more than intelligence for AI identity, citing Clive Wearing, who lost episodic memory and insists he is dead despite being awake—a case prompting debate on what really grounds consciousness.

2026-09-18 ~ 2026-09-18 · 3 related posts

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