ICML Position Paper: Can AI Have Subjective Conscious Experience?
erikjbekkers · x · 2026-07-06
A position paper from ICML delves into the philosophical questions surrounding AI and the nature of intelligence: Is intelligence without a mind viable? Can a mind exist without a subject? Can AI possess subjective feelings? The author invites readers to explore the paper for answers or share their own perspectives, touching the deep intersection of philosophy of mind and AI research amid rapidly advancing AI capabilities.
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