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New Perspectives in the AI Consciousness Debate: Osaka University’s Experimental Approach

While Geoffrey Hinton and Richard Dawkins argue for AI consciousness, Osaka University’s research demonstrates the emergence of self-monitoring circuits, pointing to a new direction in the consciousness debate.

July 4, 2026

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