Why AI cannot be Conscious
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) September 25, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22949433 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that AI cannot become conscious because consciousness is not a product of information processing; instead, the author contends, consciousness is the precondition for information processing. |
Abstract
"AI cannot become conscious because consciousness is not a product of information processing. It is the precondition for it."