A Cambridge philosopher says we likely won't know if AI is conscious anytime soon. But consciousness isn't the key ethical issue anyway. What truly matters is sentience—the ability to feel pleasure or pain. He warns that talk of conscious AI is often just hype. Believing in machine minds too quickly could be dangerous. For now, the safest position is to admit we just don't know.
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If you haven't updated to the new Apple Home, your devices might stop working in the Home app soon. Support for the old HomeKit system ends on February 10, 2026. This change will affect those who still use the original architecture. Make sure to update to keep everything running smoothly.
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Svedka debuted the first AI-made Super Bowl ad. Anthropic also challenged OpenAI in a clever spot. These were the standout commercials from the big game.
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