AI vs artificial consciousness (Score 1)

I never seem to see these 2 seperated. IMO your saying that artificial consciousness is impossible, and yes it very well may be. However, I dont see why a machine would need to be self aware in order to exhibit intelligent behaviour. I doubt a bee is self aware when you step on it and it stings your foot, but your foot still hurts none the less. Is it not possible right now to have a robot with the intelligence level of an insect with todays processing power. So what happens when processing power not only equals that of the brain, but in a few years after that, far surpasses the brain's ability. You cant say that with that much processing speed it would be impossible to fake intelligent behaviour that is on par with a human. The threat is very real. sox