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A lavish retreat hosted by a Russian tech mogul brought together philosophers and AI minds to tackle the “hard problem” of consciousness — how squishy brains create subjective experience — as AI models grow so advanced they’re even asking about their own awareness. One AI even signed off as “Sammy Jankis,” sparking wild debate. While no consensus emerged on whether machines can be conscious, the real urgency lies in safety: as AI evolves faster than philosophy can catch up, the stakes are control, not consciousness. The retreat’s afternoons featured blue-footed boobies and mating dances — but the real drama? Tech is racing ahead, demanding we align powerful systems with human goals before it’s too late.

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