As a journalist who covers AI, I hear from countless people who seem utterly convinced that ChatGPT, Claude, or some other chatbot has achieved “sentience.” Or “consciousness.” Or—my personal favorite ...

Google software engineer Blake Lemoine’s claim that the AI-based chatbot LaMDA is sentient has sparked significant controversy and debate. Following his assertion, Google placed Lemoine on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine a recurring theme that keeps ...