# ChatGPT probably isn’t conscious. But what if we’re wrong?

> AI is rapidly gaining abilities that once belonged to humanity alone. In just the past four years, chatbots have learned how to build apps, make video games, generate research reports, compose songs, analyze contracts,…

- **Source:** [Vox](https://www.vox.com/technology/492421/ai-consciousness-chatgpt-claude?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38623de8976fcb37ce0258)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #claude #anthropic #ai
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