Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advancements in recent years, particularly in the areas of deep learning and the ability to generalize from concrete objects to abstract concepts. Meanwhile, in the study of machine consciousness, a universally agreed definition among scientists and philosophers is still lacking. The fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial Consciousness (AC) have largely developed separately, with different goals and criteria for success and with only a minimal exchange of ideas. In this chapter, we consider the question of how concepts developed in AC research might contribute to more effective future AI systems. We then present ideas about how integrating concepts from AC into AI systems to develop an artificial conscious intelligence (ACI) could both produce more effective AI technology and contribute to a deeper scientific understanding of the fundamental nature of consciousness and intelligence. The volume is designed as a reference guide for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the intersection of AI and consciousness.