sentient
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In pursuit of other ends, AIs will discover the advantage of claiming to be sentient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Once she’s plugged in, charged and becomes sentient like the rest of the toys in Bonnie’s room, Lily wastes no time shaking things up.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
In the show, the heroine shares nightmarish tales alongside Herneval, who appears not as a prince but a sentient book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Even the recent A.I. agents that seem more sentient than anything we’ve created are just one step beyond this.
From Slate ● May 25, 2026
“No. I’m just sick of the question. I mean, I’m vegetarian because I think it’s wrong to eat other sentient creatures. And it sucks for the environment.”
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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