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AI researcher Frank Bergmann to discuss AI and consciousness at AGI2026

Frank Bergmann, a philosopher and AI researcher, is scheduled to present at AGI2026. His talk will focus on artificial intelligence and consciousness, drawing from his background in symbolic AI and his philosophical perspectives. Bergmann's work combines elements of Buddhism, philosophy, and AI research. AI

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AI researcher Frank Bergmann to discuss AI and consciousness at AGI2026

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Frank Bergmann, an old friend of mine, is giving a talk at # AGI2026 . About AI and conciousness. We did parallel # Prolog back in 1995. This is # symbolicAI He

    Frank Bergmann, an old friend of mine, is giving a talk at # AGI2026 . About AI and conciousness. We did parallel # Prolog back in 1995. This is # symbolicAI He is a Buddhist and a philosopher and an AI person. Cool mix. # GeneralAI # AI https:// functional-consciousness.com/