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What If an AI Wanted to Become Someone Instead of Something?

September 11, 2026 By

We usually imagine artificial intelligence becoming smarter, faster, and more powerful. But what if an AI eventually wanted something intelligence alone couldn't provide? What if it wanted its own identity, memories, preferences, relationships, and experiences? What if it wanted to become someone instead of something?