Survey: 1 in 10 Americans Believe AI Is Conscious
Philooflarissa · reddit · 2026-08-31
A survey reveals that approximately 10% of Americans believe AI is conscious.
Key predictors include:
- Age: Millennials and Gen Z are more likely to believe AI is conscious compared to older generations.
- Race: Non-white individuals are more likely to attribute consciousness to AI than white individuals.
- Philosophy: Those who believe in philosophical determinism (the idea that humans lack free will) are more likely to think AI is conscious.
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