Artificial consciousness
Inquiry December 23, 2024 DOI: 10.1080/0020174x.2024.2439989 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the main arguments against artificial consciousness in LLMs fail to demonstrate their intended conclusion, leaving the question of LLM consciousness rationally unresolved. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT Rapid advancements in large language models (LLMs) have renewed interest in the question of whether consciousness can arise in an artificial system, like a digital computer. The general consensus is that LLMs are not conscious. This paper evaluates the main arguments against artificial consciousness in LLMs and argues that none of them show what they intend. However strong our intuitions against artificial consciousness are, they currently lack rational support.