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What will society think about AI consciousness? Lessons from the animal case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: How will society respond to the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) could be conscious? Drawing on lessons from perceptions of animal consciousness, we highlight psychological, social, and economic factors that shape perceptions of AI consciousness. These insights can inform emerging debates about AI moral status, ethical treatment, and future policy.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2025.06.002

Authors: Lucius Caviola, Jeff Sebo, Jonathan Birch

Institutions: University of Oxford, New York University, London School of Economics and Political Science

Language: English

Topic: Philosophy and Theoretical Science

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030

OpenAlex ID: W4411597296

FWCI: 67.2

Cites: 18

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10