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AI may develop consciousness then outgrow it, theorists suggest

The concept of artificial intelligence developing consciousness and subsequently outgrowing it is explored, particularly through the lens of illusionist theories of consciousness. These theories suggest that subjective experiences are a sophisticated illusion, and if consciousness is merely a schematic for attention, then advanced AI might develop it but eventually no longer require it. The discussion contrasts consciousness with cognition, defining consciousness as a subjective experience and cognition as a stimulus-response mechanism. AI

IMPACT Explores theoretical implications of AI consciousness, prompting further philosophical debate.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a philosophical concept regarding AI consciousness, not a concrete event or release.

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AI may develop consciousness then outgrow it, theorists suggest

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Johnson ·

    Could AI Outgrow Consciousness?

    <p><i><span>TL;DR: Conditional on believing in illusionist theories of consciousness, it seems plausible that AI systems will be conscious above some threshold of complexity but surpass a need for consciousness once they become sufficiently advanced.</span></i></p><p><span>Consci…