Unveiling Conscious Computing: Cultivating AI Self-awareness for Human-Like Thought and Sensibility

This paper delves into the integration of self-awareness and ethical decision-making in intelligent systems, termed conscious computing. It explores the implications of endowing AI with human-like awareness for recognizing environments and making informed decisions. Ethical considerations and potential consequences are examined, highlighting opportunities and challenges in this nascent field. The study advocates further research for validation across diverse data sources. The paper scrutinizes the underlying reasons for limited progress in AI self-awareness, emphasizing ethical risks. It assesses existing frameworks, considering accountability, privacy, fairness, bias, limitations, and social impact. Real-life case studies illustrate conscious computing, with a discussion on evaluating computer system intelligence against foundational definitions rather than human standards. The paper provides insights into identifying challenges and offers lessons for responsibly incorporating self-awareness and ethical decision-making into intelligent systems.