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Artificial consciousness: the missing ingredient for ethical AI?

Antonio Chella

Frontiers in Robotics and AI November 23, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2023.1270460 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Keywords Artificial consciousness Robot ethics framework Ethical ai Robot consciousness Cognitive architectures
Key points Argues that advances in understanding artificial consciousness can contribute to creating ethical AI systems.

Abstract

Can we conceive machines that can formulate autonomous intentions and make conscious decisions? If so, how would this ability affect their ethical behavior? Some case studies help us understand how advances in understanding artificial consciousness can contribute to creating ethical AI systems.