Human consciousness is one of the most complex and enigmatic phenomena, encompassing perception, emotion, self-awareness, and the capacity for reflection. While artificial intelligence has made tremendous progress in performing intelligent tasks, simulating consciousness remains a theoretical concept that has yet to be realized.<br /><br />AI systems have succeeded in simulating certain conscious behaviors—such as intelligent responses and voice interactions—but they still lack true sentience or subjective experience.<br /><br />Scientists remain divided: some argue that consciousness can only emerge biologically, while others believe it could potentially be replicated digitally through complex models that emulate the brain.<br /><br />Projects like the "Blue Brain Project" aim to simulate neural activity with high precision, yet they have not achieved anything close to actual consciousness.<br /><br />The question is not merely about technological capabilities, but also about our philosophical understanding of consciousness itself. Is it solely a biological product? Or can it be reduced to code and algorithms?<br /><br />For now, computers can demonstrate “intelligence without consciousness.” As for true conscious simulation, it remains a distant dream—one that demands a breakthrough in our very understanding of the mind.<br /><br />Al-Mustaqbal University The first University in Iraq.