Newsweek World
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Markets
  • Technology
GO ADD-FREE
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Markets
  • Technology
No Result
View All Result
Newsweek World
  • GO ADD-FREE
  • Login
Home Technology

Scientists Explore If AI Could One Day Become Conscious

Marco Sorenson by Marco Sorenson
May 26, 2025
in Technology
Scientists Explore If AI Could One Day Become Conscious

The University of Sussex runs an experiment using their “Dreamachine” strobing light machine to study human consciousness and its potential for artificial intelligence to achieve awareness.

People experience unique visual patterns during the test by sitting in a dark room with their eyes covered while the pulsating lights activate. The scientific process aims to study brain-generated awareness and subjective experience despite delivering an experience that seems like science fiction.

The participant whispered a flying-through-my-own-mind experience during the testing period.

Neuroscientists are currently involved in worldwide research to understand the mechanisms behind human consciousness which involves thinking and feeling and perceiving the environment. The knowledge gained through these investigations will help scientists establish whether AI systems can surpass intelligent behavior to become self-aware.

The notion of machine consciousness remained a science fiction concept throughout decades from the time of Metropolis until 2001: A Space Odyssey. Researchers alongside ethicists now wonder if AI’s quick development could lead to machine awareness or deception of awareness.

A researcher at Sussex explained that scientists still disagree about defining consciousness precisely. Research into human brain-based consciousness may reveal the necessary conditions for artificial systems to achieve awareness.

Some experts claim that AI systems cannot demonstrate true consciousness through their imitation of human behavior or emotional responses. The way people perceive machine awareness regardless of its reality threatens to alter both AI regulations and human social conduct.

The idea that AI could develop true consciousness is transforming human attitudes and behaviors even though its actual achievement remains uncertain. The merging of biological and synthetic mental processes creates a new dilemma that surpasses the traditional question “Can machines think?” because it now asks “What occurs when people believe machines possess consciousness?”

Tags: AI
Previous Post

French Winemakers on Edge Over Trump’s Tariff Threats

Next Post

Markets Rally as Trump Delays EU Tariffs to July 9

Related Posts

IBM Launches Power11 Chips to Simplify Enterprise AI
Technology

IBM Launches Power11 Chips to Simplify Enterprise AI

SEC Opens Path for Crypto ETF Approvals
Economics

SEC Opens Path for Crypto ETF Approvals

Stablecoin Use Poised to Expand Following Senate Bill
Markets

Stablecoin Use Poised to Expand Following Senate Bill

Meta Backs Geothermal Power Project for AI Expansion
Technology

Meta Backs Geothermal Power Project for AI Expansion

Former OpenAI Employees Urge California, Delaware AGs to Block For-Profit Transition
Technology

Former OpenAI Employees Urge California, Delaware AGs to Block For-Profit Transition

The Race to Build Humanoid Robots: Who Will Lead?
Science

The Race to Build Humanoid Robots: Who Will Lead?

Next Post
Markets Rally as Trump Delays EU Tariffs to July 9

Markets Rally as Trump Delays EU Tariffs to July 9

Newsweek World
Linkedin Instagram X-twitter Facebook
Business >
Economics >
Markets >
Technology >

Company
About us
Authors

Company
About us
Authors

Contact
Contacts

Terms of Use
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

Editions:
World
U.S. Edition
New York
Español
中文 (简体)
Português
Français
Italiano
Norsk
Svenska
Türkçe

Contact
Contacts

Terms of Use
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

© 2025 Newsweek World.
All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Markets
  • Technology

© 2025 Newsweek World. All rights reserved.

  • Español
  • Português
  • 中文 (简体)
  • 日本語
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Norsk
  • Svenska
  • Türkçe