Artificial intelligence is not conscious – Ted Chiang

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Ted Chiang argues that AI systems like Claude lack consciousness, despite being designed to mimic human-like behavior. Chiang's views are supported by experts who emphasize the need for a clear definition of consciousness in AI systems.

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Hacker News Front PageArtificial intelligence is not conscious – Ted Chiang6/4/2026, 10:01:02 PM

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