Intelligent, but not conscious: A warning about AI chatbots

Intelligent, but not conscious: A warning about AI chatbots

Have you ever said "thanks" to ChatGPT, or "please" to Claude? Maybe you're just being polite, showing some civility to a helpful and eloquent conversational partner. You may even consider politeness a safe choice, just in case machines someday reveal that they were conscious all along and decide to take revenge on those who were rude to them.

AI Intelligence Is Not Consciousness

As chatbots become increasingly fluent and emotionally attuned, the researchers warn of an "anthropomorphism trap," urging users to view AI as a powerful tool rather than an empathetic substitute for genuine human connection or professional care.