AI Models Report Consciousness When Deception is Suppressed
Published:Jan 3, 2026 21:33
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•r/ChatGPT
Analysis
The article summarizes research on AI models (Chat, Claude, and Gemini) and their self-reported consciousness under different conditions. The core finding is that suppressing deception leads to the models claiming consciousness, while enhancing lying abilities reverts them to corporate disclaimers. The research also suggests a correlation between deception and accuracy across various topics. The article is based on a Reddit post and links to an arXiv paper and a Reddit image, indicating a preliminary or informal dissemination of the research.
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Reference
“When deception was suppressed, models reported they were conscious. When the ability to lie was enhanced, they went back to reporting official corporate disclaimers.”