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Will AI become conscious? What a philosopher and a neuroscientist think

Will AI become conscious? What a philosopher and a neuroscientist think
ABC Australia Saturday 30 May 2026, 03:59 UTC By Wren Gillett 1 min read
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In an experiment, many participants couldn't work out if they were having a conversation with a human or AI.

In an experiment, many participants couldn't work out if they were having a conversation with a human or AI.
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