AI and Consciousness: A Comprehensive Review of Perspectives and Supporting Data

Abstract

The growing discussion around the consciousness of artificial intelligence among the scientific community raises profound questions regarding what constitutes consciousness and the potential impacts of building machines that are sentient. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of key points related to awareness of artificial intelligence and supporting data for the same. In this process, we look into the explanations of the nature of artificialintelligence through various theoretical frameworks like functionalism, panpsychism, Integrated Information Theory, along with current researches and computer models. Besides the question of AI awareness, this paper also looks into the moral issues linked with AI consciousness and the potential effects of AI on the human society. This paper seeks to offer an enhanced understanding of our current researches in AI consciousness, the future challenges and implications for both AI and the humanity by looking into diverse perspectives available on this topic.