Sharon Berry on AI might become conscious

Sharon Berry

Associate Professor of Philosophy at Indiana University Bloomington and author writing on AI consciousness and alignment.

If you think (for one reason or another) facts about the consciousness and moral standing of individuals track functional properties but do not know which ones, we should be open to near-future AI systems (equipped with persistent memory, sensorimotor capabilities, editable belief structures, and long-term planning) having both consciousness and moral standing.

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Sharon Berry, “The Alignment Risks of AI Overconfidence about Consciousness,” Journal of Applied Philosophy, first published April 24, 2026.

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AI Verified Berry expressly says we should be open to near-future AI systems having consciousness; this directly supports the possibility claim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 20d ago

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AI Verified For: Berry says we should be open to near-future AI systems having consciousness and moral standing. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 20d ago

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AI Verified Berry’s Wiley article, first published 24 Apr 2026, contains the exact sentence and identifies Sharon Berry as sole author. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 20d ago

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