Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI head, asserts that consciousness remains exclusive to biological beings, emphasizing that AI simulates experiences without actual feelings. "They’re not conscious... it would be absurd to investigate that question," Suleyman stated at the AfroTech Conference. This follows California's SB 243 law requiring chatbots to declare their AI identity. Microsoft, now training models in-house, is focused on AI that serves human needs while maintaining ethical awareness in technology's rapidly evolving landscape.