Can We Think Machines Are Conscious? A Survey of Philosophical Problems Facing the Attribution of Consciousness to Machines
Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness July 23, 2024 Parker Settecase
In this paper, I’ll examine whether we could be justified in attributing consciousness to artificial intelligent systems. First, I’ll give a brief history of the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and get clear on the terms I’ll be using. Second, I’ll briefly review the kinds of AI programs on offer today, identifying which research program I think provides the best candidate for machine...