Anil Seth's Conscious AI and Biological Naturalism collection out in BBS with fifty commentaries
anilkseth · x · 2026-09-18
Neuroscientist Anil Seth announces the publication of "Conscious AI and Biological Naturalism" in BBS, accompanied by fifty expert commentaries collected as a resource for debates on consciousness and AI. Seth remains highly skeptical that silicon digital systems can be conscious, but calls engaging with the commentaries one of the most rewarding experiences of his career; the collection includes the target article and his response.
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