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Your say: week beginning May 18

The Conversation · 🇦🇺 public Australia · · 345 words · By Judy Ingham
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What to know about Your say: week beginning May 18

The text consists of two reader emails submitted to a newsletter. One email discusses the nature of AI consciousness and human interaction, while the other shares a personal account of recovering from a frozen shoulder.

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Claims checked 3
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Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center83%
Right17%

6 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter.

Why it matters

We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au.

Common ground

Monday May 18 AI may not be conscious, but who is?

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The text consists of two reader emails submitted to a newsletter. One email discusses the nature of AI consciousness and human interaction, while the other shares a personal account of recovering from a frozen shoulder.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://theconversation.com/your-say-week-beginning-may-18-283132

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “AI is not actually ‘thinking’ (ie. simply calculating the probable best response based on frequency in the data set)”
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The evidence provided includes a YouTube video on data science, a knowledge base for a spreadsheet AI function, and an MIT article on energy footprints. None of these sources address the theoretical mechanism of AI 'thinking' versus calculating probable responses based on frequency.
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web search NEUTRAL — The AI.ASK function lets you use AI directly in your spreadsheet. Simply type a question or prompt, and AI.ASK will provide a helpful response. Use it to write text, summarize, analyze data, and more—…
https://help.appsdowonders.com/article/23-function-ai-ask
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2017, AI began to change everything. Data centers started getting built with energy-intensive hardware designed for AI, which led them to double their electricity consumption by 2023.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Download Intro to Python ebook (FREE) here https://clickhubspot.com/cw0In this video, we are diving into 10 mistakes and traps to avoid when learning d...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7IDZnvxSV0
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Claim 2: “Koplin and Moss do a great job in debunking the idea of AI consciousness through a clear explanation of the mechanics of AI”
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The web search results refer to 'Kolpin' (a UTV accessory brand) and the Wikipedia entry is for Elena Manferdini. There is no evidence provided regarding 'Koplin and Moss' or their work on AI consciousness.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elena Manferdini (born 12 September 1974) is an Italian architect based in Venice, California, where she is the principal and owner of Atelier Manferdini. She has over twenty years of professional exp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Manferdini
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web search NEUTRAL — Aftermarket products made for ATV and UTV riders, hunters, ranchers, outdoorsmen and landowners. Kolpin makes better outdoor and powersports accessories for hunts, rides, work, and play.
https://www.kolpin.com/en-us/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop for gun transport and carrier solutions for ATVs and UTVs. Protect your firearms and optics while transporting on your ATV or UTV. Kolpin gun boots are the most widely used gun case since 1973.
https://www.kolpin.com/en-us/shop/accessories/gun-transport-…
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Claim 3: “you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au”
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The provided evidence consists of generic landing pages for Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook. None of these sources mention 'The Conversation' or the specific email address yoursay@theconversation.edu.au.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yahoo Mail: Your smarter, faster, free email solution. Organize your inbox, protect your privacy, and tackle tasks efficiently with AI-powered features and robust security tools.
https://mail.yahoo.com/;_ylt=AwrO_DMNNwpqMQIAU8dXNyoA;_ylu=Y…
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web search NEUTRAL — Outlook keeps you in control of your day to help you write and prioritize communications across email accounts and devices.
https://www.outlook.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Gmail is email that's intuitive, efficient, and useful. 15 GB of storage, less spam, and mobile access.
https://mail.google.com/mail
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.