Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Science › Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.
Science

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.
NYT Science Monday 31 August 2026, 13:44 UTC By Cade Metz 1 min read
Key Points

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
Study A.I. Consciousness (PERSON) A.I. agents (ORG)
Originally published by NYT Science Read original →

Related Stories

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You.

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.

New York Times 23m ago

Australian surrogate gives birth to biologically unrelated twins in rare case

Australian surrogate gives birth to biologically unrelated twins in rare case The result was a single pregnancy carrying two babies from two entirely separate families - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A Gold Coast woman has given birth to twins who aren’t genetically related to each other, after becoming pregnant with a surrogate couple’s embryo and her own biological baby at the same time. This has produced one of the rarest outcomes in reproductive medicine, the first in Australia and...

The Independent World 24m ago

I've tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the difference

Build a home office you’ll actually enjoying working from with tried-and-true upgrades – from inexpensive speakers to a stand that can turn an iPad into a second monitorThe best wireless earbuds in the US – testedSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsIf you work from home, even just a few days a week, you need more than a laptop perched on a sticky kitchen table. A dedicated desk setup allows you to step away from distractions, plop in your...

The Guardian Tech 32m ago

Popular sweeteners may leave effects that last for generations

Popular sweeteners may leave effects that last for generations Popular zero-calorie sweeteners changed the gut and metabolism of mice, with some effects unexpectedly echoing into future generations. - Date: - August 31, 2026 - Source: - Frontiers - Summary: - Two widely used zero-calorie sweeteners, sucralose and stevia, may have effects that linger far longer than the sweet taste itself.

Science Daily 44m ago