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In this paper, we will look at some of the reasons for needing the development of 'conscious' or 'self-aware' Artificial Intelligence, also known as 'Strong-AI' or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and the apparent risks involved in doing so. Throughout this paper, it will become apparent that the need for this development is closely related to taking control of the risks. I will present a practical definition of 'conscious AI', that will suffice within the scope of this paper, without going into the debate about what 'consciousness' actually is or what constitutes consciousness.

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