New Study Explores Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence

Research highlights differences in brain and computer structures to prevent deceptive AI consciousness

Wanja Wiese's study uses the free energy principle to examine consciousness in AI.
The research aims to prevent the inadvertent creation of artificial consciousness.
Key differences in causal structures between brains and computers are identified.
The study suggests that being alive might be necessary for consciousness.
Experts agree current AI systems are not conscious despite public misconceptions.