No, Claude Is Not Conscious - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica critiques the current hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly addressing misconceptions about AI consciousness. It highlights the significant environmental impact of AI development, noting that massive data centers powering AI consume large amounts of electricity, much of which comes from polluting sources, thereby exacerbating global heating emissions. Despite the heavy investment and media attention, the author argues that much of the output from AI systems is often inaccurate or misleading, yet people tend to accept AI-generated responses without verification. A central point of contention is the notion promoted by some in the AI field that AI systems, like Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, might be or become conscious. The article strongly rejects this idea, emphasizing that AI is not a living organism and that generating coherent responses does not equate to consciousness. It references statements from Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei, who ambiguously entertains the possibility of AI consciousness, which the author finds both unconvincing and frustrating. The article concludes with a call