The error theory of LLM consciousness: there is no evidence that standard LLMs are conscious.

Schneider S.

DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25103920
Published: 2026-09-17
Container: Behav Brain Sci
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@article{allodium:10.1017/s0140525x25103920,
  title = {The error theory of LLM consciousness: there is no evidence that standard LLMs are conscious.},
  author = {Schneider S.},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Behav Brain Sci},
  doi = {10.1017/s0140525x25103920},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x25103920}
}

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S., S. (2026). The error theory of LLM consciousness: there is no evidence that standard LLMs are conscious.. Behav Brain Sci. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x25103920

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