# Is AI Truly Conscious or Just a Clever Illusion?

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Podcast: [AI with Shaily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-with-shaily-7095384)
Published: 2026-07-19T07:00:56+00:00
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## Resource

Is there a ghost in the machine? 🤖 In this episode, Shailendraa Kumar explores whether AI has achieved true reasoning or if we are simply being fooled by clever math. Discover how recent leaks and global tech outages show the reality of our digital world, plus a handy prompt tip to test the AI's gears yourself! 💡 If you enjoyed this, please like, follow, and leave a comment with your thoughts!

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