What will society think about AI consciousness? Lessons from the animal case
Caviola, L., Sebo, J. & Birch, J.
(2025).
What will society think about AI consciousness? Lessons from the animal case.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences,
29(8), p681 - p683.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2025.06.002
(2025).
What will society think about AI consciousness? Lessons from the animal case.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences,
29(8), p681 - p683.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2025.06.002
How will society respond to the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) could be conscious? Drawing on lessons from perceptions of animal consciousness, we highlight psychological, social, and economic factors that shape perceptions of AI consciousness. These insights can inform emerging debates about AI moral status, ethical treatment, and future policy.
