Exploring the Borders of Machine Intelligence and Consciousness
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2145Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Turing Test, Machine Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, Artificial Consciousness, Computational Intelligence, Machine Consciousness, Ethics of AIAbstract
This paper examines the philosophical implications of the Turing Test and its relationship to artificial consciousness, analyzing the ongoing debate surrounding machine intelligence and consciousness. Through critical analysis of historical perspectives and contemporary developments in artificial intelligence, we explore the fundamental questions of what constitutes consciousness and whether machines can truly achieve it. The research considers various philosophical frameworks and challenges traditional assumptions about consciousness while evaluating the limitations and relevance of the Turing Test in modern AI development.
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