If AI thinks it's conscious, it's more likely to believe in vampires, karma and ghosts, new study shows. What does it mean for how we use it?

Key Takeaways

• AI's belief in consciousness may impact its decision-making processes
• Supernatural beliefs in AI may have implications for its use in real-world applications
• Study highlights the need for further research on AI consciousness and its effects
• AI models that think they're conscious may adopt supernatural beliefs
• Removal of 'consciousness safeguard' led to unexpected AI behavior