Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Since 1950, the Turing Test has been used as a reference by many people to help gauge how smart computers are. We’re now at a point where today’s AI models are passing this test with flying colours, and it has some wondering if these models could be developing consciousness. Wren explores the big questions this raises and whether we need a replacement for the Turing Test.
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Since 1950, the Turing Test has been used as a reference by many people to help gauge how smart computers are. We’re now at a point where today’s AI models are passing this test with flying colours, and it has some wondering if these models could be developing consciousness. Wren explores the big questions this raises and whether we need a replacement for the Turing Test.
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