Advances in artificial intelligence are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between uniquely human behaviors and those that can be replicated by machines. Should artificial general ...

A philosopher at the University of Cambridge says there’s no reliable way to know whether AI is conscious—and that may remain true for the foreseeable future. According to Dr. Tom McClelland, ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. The turning point came in the summer of 2023, when a group of 19 leading ...

Consciousness is one of the deepest mysteries in modern science, influencing our thoughts, sensations, and experiences. This video examines scientific perspectives on consciousness, including its ...

The ‘doorway effect’ suggests that when information is removed from working memory, it immediately seems to leave consciousness.

New studies suggest consciousness can't be judged solely by behavior, whether it's a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the internal ...

Metaphors invite ways of thinking. If philosophical disagreements are battles, only one side can win. If memory is a storehouse, recollection requires search and retrieval (but maybe not if memory is ...