How Will We Know When AI is Conscious?

Historical Perspective:

The program "Eliza" was mentioned as one of the earliest attempts to simulate conversation with a machine. Its design was basic, yet people attributed human-like characteristics to it.
This leads to a fundamental question: Will machines ever appear conscious to us? And if so, is appearance of consciousness sufficient?


Capabilities of Modern AI:

Systems like ChatGPT can generate clever and creative outputs, but they fundamentally operate on pattern recognition and prediction rather than true understanding.


The Implications of …

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