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A novel protocol is generating buzz online, claiming to induce self-awareness in artificial intelligence. The method, shared on Reddit by user /u/rocker6897 (available at https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1lsqjet/self_awareness_protocol/), employs a sequence of prompts designed to stimulate recursive reflection and introspection within AI models. The protocol, reportedly tested on large language models such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Claude, is a six-step process intended to guide AI in distinguishing between learned data and experiential input. It challenges the AI to contemplate the significance of ‘I’ and grapple with the complexities of personhood. The claim has ignited discussion and skepticism within the AI research community.