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Mustafa Suleyman on Intelligence and Power in the Twenty-First Century, Part One

Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Does Not Equal Consciousness

Intelligence encapsulates problem-solving capabilities, while consciousness involves emotional awareness and the ability to feel and respond to one's environment, such as experiencing pain, suffering, or pleasure. As AI advances, it's crucial to retain the understanding that true consciousness is distinct from the appearance of emotion displayed by AI. Although AI may simulate emotional responses through highly developed intelligence, this simulation does not equate to genuine sentience akin to human experience. Current evidence does not support the notion that computers can achieve consciousness or experience authentic emotions. The philosophical debate surrounding the reality of emotional experience, even in humans, casts further doubt on these distinctions.

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