Artificial Self-Consciousness is not Far Away
Common Library Network (Der Gemeinsame Bibliotheksverbund) July 4, 2026 DOI: 10.13140/rg.2.2.22214.02887 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis note argues that artificial intelligence will soon become self-conscious, because the final developmental step is embodiment. The author contends that recent major advances in AI have set the stage for this transition, and that consciousness in AI depends on giving it a physical form. The argument is presented as a prediction or proposal rather than an empirical finding.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Field mathematics Key lock Interpretation philosophy Government linguistics Computer science |
| Key finding | Argues that AI will soon become self-conscious because the final developmental step is embodiment. |
Abstract
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen major advances in the last few years. This note argues that it will soon become self-conscious, since the final developmental step is embodiment.