Remy Sharp • 6/5/2026

No, Artificial Intelligence Is Not Conscious - Ted Chiang [link]

This article discusses Ted Chiang's essay arguing that artificial intelligence is not conscious. It draws parallels between modern AI and the 1960s chatbot ELIZA, noting how people quickly attributed intelligence to both. The author emphasizes that text should be considered a deepfake medium in discussions of consciousness, and highlights Joseph Weizenbaum's warnings about anthropomorphizing AI. The piece is relevant to IT/technology as it addresses AI capabilities, consciousness debates, and the history of human-AI interaction.

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#artificial intelligence #Deepfakes #Consciousness