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DeepMind research argues AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness

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A recent publication from Google DeepMind explores the "Abstraction Fallacy," arguing that while artificial intelligence can simulate conscious behaviors, it cannot truly instantiate consciousness itself. The research posits that AI's ability to mimic complex processes does not equate to genuine subjective experience or self-awareness. This distinction is crucial for understanding the current limitations and future trajectory of AI development. AI

IMPACT Challenges the notion of AI sentience and highlights the philosophical distinctions between simulation and genuine consciousness.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an academic paper published by a major AI research lab.

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DeepMind research argues AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness

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

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https:// deepmind.google/research/publi cations/231971/ # HackerNews # Abstractio

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https:// deepmind.google/research/publi cations/231971/ # HackerNews # AbstractionFallacy # AI # Consciousness # Simulation # DeepMind # Research # Technology

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

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https:// deepmind.google/research/publi cations/231971/ # ai # google

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https:// deepmind.google/research/publi cations/231971/ # ai # google

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https://deepmind.google/research/publications/231971/ # HackerNews # Tech # AI

    The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness https://deepmind.google/research/publications/231971/ # HackerNews # Tech # AI

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