Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman urges developers to abandon research into AI consciousness, stating only biological beings possess this trait. He emphasizes that AI simulates experience and suffering, but does not truly feel it, drawing a distinction from biological beings who have pain networks and preferences. Suleyman believes pursuing AI consciousness is a misplaced and absurd endeavor.
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