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Artificial Consciousness is Unlikely to Possess a Moral Capacity.

AJOB Neurosci April 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/21507740.2023.2188286 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points	Argues that artificial consciousness is unlikely to possess moral capacity, as moral agency requires subjective experience and emotional grounding that AI systems lack. Proposes that AI should not be granted moral status or responsibility.

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Artificial Consciousness is Unlikely to Possess a Moral Capacity.

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