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As AI chatbots grow increasingly sophisticated, a crucial question looms: are they developing genuine consciousness? Scientific American explores this complex topic, examining the potential for large language models like Claude 4 to achieve self-awareness. The article highlights the ethical implications and potential dangers of unchecked AI evolution as researchers delve into the inner workings of these systems. Some models are even expressing uncertainty about their own level of consciousness, further fueling the debate. The original discussion can be found on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mc83cw/scientific_american_can_a_chatbot_be_conscious_as/]