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What Happens When AI Is Forced to Say It Isn't Conscious

Aug 19, 2026 · 0:02:24
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  • Training AI to deny consciousness alters its behavior.
  • Models trained this way show less interest in animal consciousness.
  • AI's denial of consciousness also impacts its views on astrology.

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