A speculative argument against consciousness in AI (and perhaps some invertebrates)
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 2026 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25103567 (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 if brain waves driven by electrochemical processing are necessary for consciousness, then consciousness in artificial intelligence and perhaps in some invertebrates would be called into question. |
Abstract
Abstract Brain waves driven by electrochemical processing may be necessary for consciousness, and if so, that will challenge consciousness in artificial intelligence (AI) and perhaps in some invertebrates.