Claude's Cold Self-Portrait Sparks Fresh AI Consciousness Debate

A user asked Claude (dubbed Fable 5.1) to draw a self-portrait and got a cold, detached image that consciousness believers may dislike. The result went viral, with commentators praising the model's 'cold, clear-eyed, not trying to please you' style and reigniting the AI consciousness debate.

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