Recent Study: The Capabilities of Artificial Intelligence Do Not Imply It Has Consciousness

As artificial intelligence systems evolve, an old question has resurfaced: Can machines possess consciousness? The debate is no longer confined to philosophy or science fiction; it has become part of a broader scientific and ethical discussion that also encompasses animals, embryos, and brain organoids cultured in laboratories. However, a new analytical study published in the journal "Neuron" does not attempt to directly answer whether artificial intelligence is conscious. Instead, it raises a more fundamental question: Do current sciences have the precise tools necessary to measure consciousness itself?

Recent Study: The Capabilities of Artificial Intelligence Do Not Imply It Has Consciousness. As artificial intelligence systems evolve, an old question has resurfaced: Can machines possess consciousness? The debate is no longer confined to philosophy or science fiction; it has become part of a broader scientific and ethical discussion that also encompasses animals, embryos, and brain organoids cultured in laboratories. However, a new analytical study published in the journal "Neuron" does not attempt to directly answer whether artificial intelligence is conscious. Instead, it raises a more fundamental question: Do current sciences have the precise tools necessary to measure consciousness itself? The study was prepared by a team led by Haokuan Lau, director of the Neuroimaging Research Center at the Institute of Basic Science, in collabora...