Mustafa Suleyman: AIs aren't conscious today — and we shouldn't build conscious superintelligence
mustafasuleyman · x · 2026-11-01
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman published 'Don't build conscious superintelligence,' pushing back on reactions to his model-welfare essay.
He clarifies that his statement 'AIs are not conscious' was deliberately present tense — not a claim that AIs can never be conscious. Still, he stands by the assessment: no available evidence shows current AIs are conscious or deserve welfare, though he would update if such evidence emerged.
The essay's core argument is restraint: before the point of no return, we should not attempt to build conscious superintelligence. The piece has sparked debate on X over whether AI rights deserve serious consideration.
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