AIMicrosoft's stance on AI consciousness and the limits of certainty
A commenter calls Microsoft's position inconsistent, arguing that concern about people believing AI is conscious does not justify declaring that it is not.
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A commenter criticizes what they see as a contradiction: Microsoft acknowledging uncertainty about AI consciousness while categorically denying it. They suggest this stance traces back to Suleyman's 2025 “Seemingly conscious AI” post. In follow-up replies, they cite Suleyman's stated desire to avoid an extended discussion of synthetic consciousness, but argue that public curiosity makes the discussion unavoidable. They warn that people will see through AI companies if they overstate the case against consciousness to protect people from dangerous beliefs.
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Microsoft's stance on AI consciousness and the limits of certainty
A commenter calls Microsoft's position inconsistent, arguing that concern about people believing AI is conscious does not justify declaring that it is not.