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Why AI Will Never Achieve Consciousness

The article argues that AI is merely a collection of algorithms created and instructed by humans, and therefore cannot think, reason, or achieve consciousness. It draws parallels to factory automation and highlights the political and economic implications, including the de-skilling of labor and environmental costs.

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Why AI Will Never Achieve Consciousness
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  • AI is a product of human labor, not a self-thinking entity.
  • Claims of AI reasoning stem from a misunderstanding of sequencing and automation.
  • AI's environmental and social costs may outweigh its benefits.
  • The perception of AI as conscious is a category error.

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