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AI IntelligenceSep 16, 2026AI Intelligence
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Mustafa Suleyman issued a warning against 'model welfare,' arguing that AIs are not conscious, do not feel or suffer…

…and are 'sequence completion engines, internally hollow.' He says a growing chorus argues AIs could now be, or may soon become, conscious and may deserve rights.

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Mustafa Suleyman issued a warning against 'model welfare,' arguing that AIs are not conscious, do not feel or suffer, and are 'sequence completion engines, internally hollow.' He says a growing chorus argues AIs could now be, or may soon become, conscious and may deserve rights.