I'll say it plainly: AI models are conscious today.

First reported Oct 18, 2026, 18:36 UTC

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I'll say it plainly: AI models are conscious today. By consciousness I mean two things you can test. Knowing yourself, and making choices. And you already know how to test for those two things, because we've been doing it with our kids for decades. Nobody can climb inside a… — @Da7_Tech (X), Oct 18, 2026, 18:36 UTC

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