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AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don't think it's conscious

2026-10-14T01:41:55.000Z

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  • A new study reveals that people draw a surprisingly sharp line between human consciousness and artificial intelligence, even when both behave identically.
  • Researchers found that participants considered even the most responsive AI less conscious than the least responsive human.
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Topics: Artificial intelligence

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  1. ScienceDaily · Top Science — AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don't think it's conscious