193 citations · 217 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
3 papers
cs.AI2025★ 1 cited
Principles for Responsible AI Consciousness Research
Patrick Butlin, Theodoros Lappas
Recent research suggests that it may be possible to build conscious AI systems now or in the near future. Conscious AI systems would arguably deserve moral consideration, and it ma…
cs.CY2024★ 23 cited
Taking AI Welfare Seriously
Robert Long, Jeff Sebo, Patrick Butlin +7
In this report, we argue that there is a realistic possibility that some AI systems will be conscious and/or robustly agentic in the near future. That means that the prospect of AI…
cs.AI2023★ 193 cited
Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Science of Consciousness
Patrick Butlin, Robert Long, Eric Elmoznino +16
Whether current or near-term AI systems could be conscious is a topic of scientific interest and increasing public concern. This report argues for, and exemplifies, a rigorous and…