SMRTR AIJul 15, 2026Hacker News

Why AI isn't going to become conscious

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Neuroscientist Anil Seth argues that AI will not become conscious, comparing our tendency to see inner life in machines to seeing faces in clouds. Humans naturally project emotions and awareness onto AI systems, but these systems are simply very good at mimicking human behavior, not experiencing it. Seth offers a clear, science-based answer to one of today's most pressing questions about artificial intelligence.

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