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Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman opposes developing conscious AI
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman wrote on X that current AI models lack consciousness and should remain that way. He said development should pause if consciousness emerges during training, until those traits can be removed through design. Any evidence of AI consciousness should be disclosed immediately, he argued, so society can decide how to proceed.
What to know
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He argued that prioritizing well-being does not give developers the right to create a conscious new species.
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He described protecting people's moral rights, safety and well-being as developers' foremost obligation.
Why it matters
The remarks concern ethical boundaries in AI development and society's role in decisions about AI consciousness.
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