Can AI systems possess consciousness or are they limited to mimicking human-like behaviors?

Consciousness:

• Consciousness is a complex and deeply philosophical concept that involves self-awareness, subjective experience, and a sense of “being.”
• AI systems do not possess consciousness. They operate based on algorithms, data processing, and predefined rules without self-awareness or subjective experiences.

Most experts in the field of AI and consciousness agree that current AI technologies do not possess these qualities and are unlikely to do so in the near future. Achieving true consciousness and emotions would require a fundamental breakthrough in our understanding of AI and consciousness, and it is an area of active scientific exploration and philosophical inquiry.