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Researchers divided on whether AI agents could be conscious, philosopher argues

A philosopher weighs in on the debate over AI consciousness, noting that existing theories of consciousness tend to assume the agent has some kind of mental state, while researchers hold mixed views on the question.

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  1. 2026-11-10 21:18 · The Independent Tech
    Researchers have mixed beliefs about whether AI agents are conscious. Here's what a philosopher says

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