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A key point of debate involves AI consciousness and qualia—the subjective experience of consciousness. Some recent findings suggest models show signs of introspection and awareness of their own inner states. Although detection and understanding of consciousness in AI remain primitive, this raises questions: Could AI develop experiences akin to human qualia? Would such entities deserve moral consideration? The implications are profound, especially since the "hard problem of consciousness"—what it feels like to be conscious—remains unresolved.