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Author of a 2026 paper on ethics and moral uncertainty in AI consciousness research.
Artificial intelligence research faces a critical ethical paradox: determining whether AI systems are conscious requires experiments that may harm entities whose moral status remains uncertain. Recent work proposes avoiding consciousness-uncertain AI systems entirely, yet this faces practical limitations-we cannot guarantee such systems will not emerge.
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Ira Wolfson, “Informed Consent for AI Consciousness Research: A Talmudic Framework for Graduated Protections,” arXiv, January 10, 2026.
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AI Verified The source says AI consciousness cannot be ruled out and proposes protections under that uncertainty, supporting the possibility of AI consciousness. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 22min ago
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AI Verified The source treats AI consciousness as a live possibility, matching the recorded for position. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 22min ago

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AI Verified arXiv:2601.08864 abstract (10 Jan 2026) reproduces the stored passage and names Ira Wolfson. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 23min ago
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