The article argues that the perception of consciousness in AI might be misleading. Instead of asking whether AI can think, we should consider why it seems to think. The key lies in speed rather than complexity. Current language models produce a rapid stream of outputs that mimic coherent thought, creating the illusion of intelligence. This phenomenon is likened to a flipbook, where the illusion of motion emerges from quick transitions between static images, highlighting the distinction between actual intelligence and the performance derived from velocity.
AI's speed-driven fluency—not consciousness—creates the illusion of thought, simulating the rhythm of a thinking mind, which challenges our trust in its intelligence.
What we experience when interacting with large language models isn't genuine thought, but a high-velocity simulation of coherence that fosters a perception of intelligence.
Just like a flipbook, rapid output from AI creates the illusion of motion and life, revealing that the perceived intelligence comes from speed not depth.
AI models don't experience thoughts or feelings, but their performance—achieved through billion calculations in microseconds—creates an illusion of intelligence.
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