Indirect Path to AI Consciousness

Building conscious/agentic AI unintentionally as a side effect of pursuing other capabilities.

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Direct Path to AI Consciousness
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Building conscious and/or agentic AI intentionally.

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Consciousness in AI is best assessed by drawing on neuroscientific theories of consciousness.claim0.796
Central methodological claim of the paper.
Science of Consciousness in Artificial Systemsconcept0.781
The emerging research domain the paper aims to contribute to: systematic study of consciousness-relevant dynamics in AI
Sceptics of AI Consciousnessconcept0.780
Those who deny AI systems are conscious or deserve moral consideration; the other broad social group.
Consciousness is dynamic and creative, not passive awareness—mapping well to active AI system behavior.claim0.777
Advocates for AI Consciousnessconcept0.773
Those who believe some AI systems are conscious and deserving of moral consideration; one of two broad social groups the paper identifies.
AI Consciousness Test (ACT)method0.767
Proposed test for AI consciousness by Schneider and Turner; uses verbal outputs.
What are the implications of alternative approaches to consciousness, such as narrow biological views and IIT, for AI consciousness?question0.767
Outstanding question about theories excluded from the current indicator list
How should research on consciousness in AI take into account the moral significance and potential social implications of this topic?question0.766
Outstanding question about responsible conduct of AI consciousness research