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Google DeepMind scientist argues AI will never achieve consciousness

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A Google DeepMind scientist, Alexander Lerchner, has published a paper arguing that Large Language Models and other computational systems can never achieve consciousness. His argument, termed the "abstraction fallacy," posits that AI can only simulate sentient behavior because it lacks intrinsic meaning and requires human interpretation to organize data. This perspective contrasts with the optimistic AGI predictions often made by AI company leaders, suggesting a potential cap on AI's practical and commercial capabilities. AI

IMPACT Challenges the narrative of imminent AGI, suggesting a ceiling on AI's future capabilities and commercial potential.

RANK_REASON Academic paper from a senior scientist at a major AI lab presenting a contrarian view on AI consciousness.

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Google DeepMind scientist argues AI will never achieve consciousness

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Emanuel Maiberg ·

    Google DeepMind Paper Argues LLMs Will Never Be Conscious

    Philosophers said the paper’s argument is sound, but that “all these arguments have been presented years and years ago.”

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