Could AI be conscious?:
Experts believe it’s at least possible. We urgently need a plan to navigate the ethical implications
theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/19/could-ai-be-conscious
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field that develops and studies software enabling machines to exhibit intelligent behavior
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