GoKawiilMicrosoft AI chief Suleyman says AI consciousness isn't happening, but leaves door open
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman posted on X clarifying an earlier essay on 'model welfare,' stating current AI systems are not conscious and don't feel or suffer. He said he would reconsider his stance only if evidence of AI consciousness emerged, while adding he'd prefer that such consciousness never develop at all.
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The clarification responds to backlash after some read his essay as ruling out AI consciousness permanently, rather than just currently. It also highlights a split within the AI industry, where companies like Anthropic have floated the possibility that their models could already have some form of experience, fueling debate over AI rights and welfare that remains scientifically unresolved.
- Suleyman says today's AI models are not conscious and don't experience suffering
- He's open to revisiting that view if concrete evidence of AI consciousness emerges
- His stance contrasts with some AI firms, like Anthropic, entertaining model consciousness claims
Source: futurism.com — Frank Landymore, 2026-11-08
Published there as: “Microsoft AI CEO Says He’s Open to Agents Deserving Rights If He Sees the Right Evidence”
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