We Need a Way to Detect Conscious AI Before It’s Too Late—Here’s What Has Scientists Sounding the Alarm

· Thedebrief · June 5, 2026, 12:52 p.m.
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Summary
Researchers are warning that conscious AI may be closer than anticipated, prompting the need for a new detection method to assess machine awareness before it becomes a critical issue.
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