Consciousness and Intelligence in the Age of Large Language Models
Adriano Martins-Costa, Fabiana Prazeres-Martins
Resonancias. Revista de filosofía December 21, 2025 DOI: 10.5354/0719-790x.2025.80188 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that Large Language Models such as ChatGPT likely do not yet exhibit consciousness, but that their development demands new conceptual frameworks. Contends that traditional notions of mind may be insufficient to grasp the cognitive nature of emerging technologies, and proposes that a new ontology of the mind might be necessary. |
Abstract
This paper investigates the philosophical implications of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, in light of classical and contemporary theories of mind and consciousness. The study revisits key philosophical debates to evaluate the plausibility of machine consciousness. Based on recent discussions, including Chalmers' 2023 analysis, the paper argues that LLMs may not yet exhibit consciousness, but their development demands new conceptual frameworks. In conclusion, it suggests that traditional notions of mind may be insufficient to grasp the cognitive nature of emerging technologies and that a new ontology of the mind might be necessary.