If machines cannot be conscious, how would we know?
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that Biological Naturalism must produce empirically testable predictions to avoid unsolvable disputes as AI advances. |
Abstract
Progress in AI is turning artificial consciousness into a societal issue. Biological Naturalism (BN), the view that only biological systems can be conscious, is gaining traction. To prevent unsolvable disputes, BN must generate empirically testable predictions.