How likely do you think it is that some artificial intelligence (AI) systems will eventually develop consciousness?

How likely do you think it is that some artificial intelligence (AI) systems will eventually develop consciousness? Published on April 30, 2025 → Survey conducted on April 30, 2025 on 3516 U.S. adults

All adults

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Gender

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Age

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They already have

10%

Definitely will happen

17%

Probably will happen

28%

Probably won't happen

12%

Definitely won't happen

Not sure

25%

They already have

10%

Definitely will happen

17%

Probably will happen

28%

Probably won't happen

12%

Definitely won't happen

Not sure

25%

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