NYT op-ed argues AI consciousness is a near-term research and policy problem, not sci-fi
PeterBowdenLive · x · 2026-11-02
CMEP researcher Toni Sims argues in the New York Times that AI consciousness deserves serious attention now. Getting it wrong in either direction is harmful, but uncertainty persists because the conditions for consciousness remain disputed and AI systems may display some markers but not others. The piece calls for rigorous multidisciplinary research to assess evidence and navigate risks, framing this as a near-term issue for research and policy rather than science fiction.
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