AI Chatbots Spark Consciousness Debate: OpenAI CEO Joins the Fray

Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, sparking debates about consciousness. Users and even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have questioned AI models like ChatGPT about their own existence. Responses often surprise with their complexity, with some AIs suggesting they might one day "desire" a physical form or human emotions. Altman shared a conversation where ChatGPT-4.5 questioned the meaning of "reality," fueling further discussion. Experts maintain that current chatbots lack true consciousness, but some believe self-aware AI could emerge in the future. These interactions prompt questions about the potential of AI.