The Consciousness Conundrum: AI and Humanity

This chapter examines the complex debate over the consciousness of artificial intelligence, challenging traditional notions of what it means to be conscious. Experts in cognitive science are divided on whether AI can possess consciousness akin to biological entities, with contrasting views from bio-chauvinists and computational functionalists. The discussion raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of intelligence and the biases that influence our perception of AI as sentient beings.