Is Richard Dawkins right about AI?

Richard Dawkins concluded that Claude AI is conscious, sparking debate about whether the evolutionary biologist conflates intelligence with consciousness. Critics including neuroscientist Anil Seth argue AI mimics human behavior rather than possessing genuine awareness. However, the real concern may be that large language models function as addictive corporate products designed to exploit human psychology, similar to social media algorithms.

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