“Consciousness Beyond the Human Case”

This paper discusses the rapid advancements in AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), and the debate on whether these systems might soon achieve consciousness. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between intelligence and consciousness, noting that while AI can mimic human responses, it does not necessarily mean it has genuine consciousness. The paper references Endel Tulving’s three types of consciousness: autonoetic (self-awareness), noetic (conceptual awareness), and anoetic (basic, non-reflective feelings), and discusses their potential presence in animals and AI.