AI consciousness may be unprovable either way, becoming a question of consensus
kanair · x · 2026-09-22
The author argues that no amount of circumstantial evidence will likely prove an AI is conscious — but proving the opposite seems equally hard, so science may not settle the question anytime soon.
- He calls for new scientific experiments or philosophical frameworks to break the deadlock
- Until then, AI consciousness may become more a matter of social consensus and personal belief, which still matters
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