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 and morality. The study highlights the central role of the "super-agent", a mechanism conceived as an artificial unconscious, in regulating these dimensions while supporting an autonomous and ethical development of AC. This work paves the way for a solid framework for the creation of artificial consciousnesses, while highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure their viability.