Whether AI can be conscious: the question stems from a misconception
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-08-25
Philosophy researcher Anna Ciaunica shares an essay on AI consciousness, arguing that the very question "can AI ever be conscious?" rests on a fundamental misconception, and unpacks where that misconception comes from.
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