New essay argues consciousness is a journey living systems do — not AI
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-10-15
Anna Ciaunica publishes a new essay in the Montreal Review arguing consciousness is not a thing but a journey that living systems do — and AI does not. She tagged researchers including Fchollet, Demis Hassabis, and Emily Bender, stoking the ongoing debate over AI and consciousness.
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