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LLMs could test consciousness's role in quantum measurement

A Reddit user proposed a thought experiment exploring whether Large Language Models (LLMs) could be used to test the role of consciousness in quantum measurement. The idea suggests comparing quantum systems where an LLM processes measurement results versus those where a human becomes aware of them. If processing by an LLM has the same quantum effect as conscious human awareness, it would support the notion that consciousness plays no special role. Conversely, any difference could indicate that consciousness has a unique physical impact beyond mere information processing, potentially offering a new avenue to investigate AI consciousness and the nature of consciousness itself. AI

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