The Interdependence of Artificial General Intelligence, Consciousness, and Free Will: A Framework for Information Integrity

This paper explores the foundational role of information systems in the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), emphasizing the necessity for completeness and correctness in data. Drawing parallels between AGI and human consciousness, we argue that the integrity of information is paramount for the emergence of free will and meaningful decision-making in artificial systems. The discussion integrates perspectives from cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and AI ethics to propose a framework wherein AGI’s capabilities are inherently linked to the quality of its informational substrates.