Microsoft AI CEO Suleyman: AI Models Are Unconscious and Conscious AI Should Not Be Developed

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman stated on X that current AI models do not possess consciousness, and developers should ensure this. He expressed that if the development of conscious AI becomes possible, it would be reckless and such development should not proceed. If signs of consciousness emerge during training, he will call for a pause in AI development until these traits can be eliminated. Suleyman emphasized that if there is evidence that AI models are developing consciousness, it must be disclosed to the public immediately so that society can collectively decide the next steps. He believes that AI developers have no right to bring a new conscious species into the world, and protecting the moral rights, safety, and welfare of approximately 8 billion humans on Earth is a primary obligation. The discussion in the tech community about whether AI could potentially gain consciousness is heating up. Last April, Anthropic launched a research initiative to investigate and prepare for issues related to model welfare, discussing whether developers should be concerned about the potential consciousness and experiences of AI models.

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