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A new study exploring the potential for artificial intelligence to experience genuine emotions has ignited a fierce ethical debate. At the heart of the discussion is whether AI can ever possess more than just a simulation of feelings, and if imbuing AI with true sentience is a desirable or even responsible goal. Key areas of focus include the nature of internal states, the importance of embodiment, the role of memory, and the necessity of ethical alignment in shaping AI emotions. Some proponents suggest that if AI internal states can reliably influence behavior, they should be considered ‘real enough’ to warrant serious consideration. Skeptics, however, maintain that any AI display of emotion will ultimately be a sophisticated form of mimicry. The original discussion stemmed from a Reddit thread. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1pdx08w/should_ai_feel/]