Artificial intelligence and consciousness [Reference item]

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Holland, O. and Gamez, D. 2009. Artificial intelligence and consciousness [Reference item]. in: Banks, W. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Consciousness Elsevier. pp. 37-45
Chapter titleArtificial intelligence and consciousness [Reference item]
AuthorsHolland, O. and Gamez, D.
Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the research on consciousness have reciprocally influenced each other – theories about consciousness have inspired work on AI, and the results from AI have changed our interpretation of the mind. AI can be used to test theories of consciousness and research has been carried out on the development of machines with the behavior, cognitive characteristics and architecture associated with consciousness. Some people have argued against the possibility of machine consciousness, but none of these objections are conclusive and many theories openly embrace the possibility that phenomenal consciousness could be realized in artificial systems.

Sustainable Development Goals9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
Research GroupArtificial Intelligence group
Page range37-45
Book titleEncyclopedia of Consciousness
EditorsBanks, W.
PublisherElsevier
ISBN9780123738738
Publication dates
Online11 Mar 2009
Print11 Mar 2009
Publication process dates
Accepted2009
Deposited15 May 2026
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-012373873-8.00004-9
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