Does AI Have Consciousness?

Josh Bersin by Josh Bersin

Aug 22, 202600:20:16Business

This week I wade into a global philosophical debate about whether advanced AI systems have consciousness. In other words, are they aware of their feelings and do they truly reflect on their own thoughts? Well we do know...

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