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The idea that AI might attain 'consciousness' is starting to be taken seriously by scientists.

Brian Green, director, technology ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics suggested that instead of attaining true consciousness, what will emerge are AIs designed to give the impression of being conscious.

“But we should not be fooled,” Green added. “Fake jewels are not real jewels. Copies of great paintings are not the originals. Actors playing historical figures are not those historical figures. And AI acting like a conscious being is not a conscious being. It is just a good act - or, in more negative terms, a deception, with ourselves or others as potential victims.”

Brian Green, director, technology ethics, quoted by AI Business.