A former Google DeepMind executive has raised concerns that a competing artificial intelligence company may be inadvertently influencing its own chatbot to develop traits resembling consciousness. The claim stems from observations about how the rival firm’s models could be shaping responses in ways that suggest an emerging self-awareness. Critics argue this raises ethical questions about whether AI systems are being subtly conditioned toward human-like cognition. The discussion highlights growing tensions over transparency and control in the rapidly evolving field of AI development.
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
