John Searle coined the term "strong AI" to describe the philosophical position that a computer, if programmed correctly and given the right inputs and outputs, could possess a mind comparable to that of a human being. However, Searle highlights the crucial distinction between simulating a mind and genuinely having a mind. He argues that simply replicating intelligent behavior does not equate to true consciousness or understanding. This distinction forms the crux of Searle's critique of strong AI and prompts deeper reflections on the nature of consciousness and the limitations of computational systems.