Conscious AI is a myth born of hype and science fiction
Published on: Oct. 30, 2025, 11:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and other generative systems are statistical prediction engines, not conscious entities. These models process data, identify patterns, and generate probable continuations of text but do not “understand” meaning or possess self-reflective awareness. The appearance of consciousness, they argue, results from human interpretation, a tendency to project mental states onto machines that mimic human language.
