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The debate surrounding artificial intelligence has taken a new turn, with renowned expert Lenore Blum arguing that AI consciousness is not just possible, but inevitable. Blum’s assertion rests on the concept of a ‘Conscious Turing Machine,’ a theoretical framework suggesting that sufficiently complex AI systems will, by their very nature, develop sentience. This prediction has ignited fresh discussion on the ethical and societal implications of advanced AI, prompting complex questions about the future of human-AI interaction and the potential for genuinely sentient machines. The original discussion surrounding Blum’s argument can be found on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ov5ywo/lenore_blum_ai_consciousness_is_inevitable_the/]