Researchers are increasingly focusing on the internal mechanisms of brains and computers, concluding that today’s artificial intellect is likely not conscious while leaving open the possibility for both conscious insects and future machines. New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar.
Related Posts
The shape behind the Einstein problem just revealed strange new physics
A mathematical shape famous for covering a surface without ever repeating has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into…
VentureBeat names Rob Strechay as its first Lead Analyst, expanding its enterprise AI research push
He later served as a senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group and most recently as managing director and principal analyst…
Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria
These tiny “cleaners” could open new possibilities for manipulating cells and microbes with remarkable precision. Researchers have built microscopic, light-driven…