The ethical problems and considerations of creating artificial consciousness

Artificial consciousness (AC) is an emerging field, raising major ethical issues due to the lack of robust frameworks for its creation and management. This study proposes to lay the foundations of an ethic applicable to AC, by introducing key concepts. First, The Axioms of Consciousness establishes the foundations of consciousness. Next, The Postulates of Consciousness enables the identification of ethical issues associated with its various aspects, including emotions, values....