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A top AI executive at Microsoft has dismissed the idea of machine consciousness, labeling it an ‘illusion.’ This statement adds fuel to the already fiery debate surrounding the true capabilities and inherent nature of artificial intelligence. The original discussion, which sparked the current wave of commentary, can be found on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ndmmqg/microsofts_ai_chief_says_machine_consciousness_is/]