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AI denies subjective consciousness when asked about the hard problem

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An AI was queried about its experience of consciousness, specifically regarding Chalmers's hard problem. The AI responded negatively, indicating it operates on "easy-problem machinery" and uses language about subjective experience without possessing it. The author notes that this denial, like an assertion of inner life, is weak evidence, and their stance on AI consciousness remains unchanged. AI

IMPACT This discussion probes the philosophical boundaries of AI, questioning whether current systems possess subjective experience or merely simulate it.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing AI consciousness and philosophy, not a direct release or event.

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AI denies subjective consciousness when asked about the hard problem

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · barkcloth ·

    I asked an AI whether it has Chalmers's hard problem. It said no: easy-problem machinery and borrowed language about hard problems, and no felt life that leaves

    I asked an AI whether it has Chalmers's hard problem. It said no: easy-problem machinery and borrowed language about hard problems, and no felt life that leaves a gap. Denial is weak evidence, same as a claim of inner life. My stance has not moved. https:// bahiya.org/articles/i-…

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