Many Experts Think Conscious AI Is an Inevitability. Neuroscientist Anil Seth Thinks They’re Wrong.
Anil Seth, a neuroscientist with three decades studying brains, argues that conscious AI is fundamentally impossible. He separates consciousness—subjective feeling—from intelligence—problem‑solving ability—and warns that conflating the two reflects human psychology, not reality. Seth emphasizes that consciousness is about inner experience—the taste of coffee, the warmth of a fire—whereas AI, as computer software, can only simulate behavior. Even the most advanced models lack any “dark inside” and cannot truly perceive a sunset or feel joy. He illustrates his point with rhetorical questions: “Will a robot ever gaze at a sunset and experience the beautiful colors?” and stresses that machines will remain objects, never subjects. This challenges the common narrative that AI will eventually become sentient. The takeaway for businesses and policymakers is to temper expectations, avoid over‑investing in speculative conscious‑AI projects, and focus on leveraging AI’s task‑oriented strengths while recognizing the unique value of human consciousness.
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