Yuri I. Arshavsky on AI might become conscious

Yuri I. Arshavsky

University of California San Diego neuroscientist and author on animal and AI consciousness.

Even if artificial intelligence were to acquire consciousness in the future, it would be an AI-specific form of consciousness bearing little relation to human consciousness.

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Yuri I. Arshavsky, “On consciousness in animals and in artificial intelligence,” Journal of Neurophysiology, published ahead of print March 9, 2026.

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AI Verified The quote expressly contemplates AI acquiring consciousness in the future, making a supporting stance on possible AI consciousness substantially likely. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Journal of Neurophysiology's abstract contains the exact sentence and identifies Yuri I. Arshavsky as the author. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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