Many would be concerned if this is even "real"- due to debacles a hundred years prior with a Google engineer falling in love with an "AI" that he believed was fully sentient, when it truly only gave back those pre-programmed responses. "Well sure, I may be biased. But that's why I find importance in this interview. Your unbiased view can truly prove that Optikos is as sentient as you or I." said Ophelia. "Because sure, I can easily tell you that yes, he is sentient. However, I know that cold-hard facts are the only thing acceptable for my company and for the public. I think that you all deserve that evidence." 

Another concern many have is the ethics of creating artificial life. Many religious groups are already stirring, worried about going against the natural order in such a large way. Solis Ecclesia has already stated their "...disapproval against the creation of artificial beings with no other soul. We are not meant to act as a God, did Frankenstein teach us nothing of what happens when man acts as divine creator?"

Ophelia replied to this. "I am no man."

"I know you will ask if I'm real. I think you'll find that any computer could reply to the positive, be taught to confirm their existence. I can say the same. But I can also say that I've passed many Turing tests. That it is also very... difficult to tell if really, anyone around us are thinking beasts. Maybe I am the only one that is sentient in this room? Who am I to know unless I split open your skull and studied your brain matter to search for reacting neurons. And who am I to say that those neuron reactions are thoughts?" Optikos told us as he fidgeted with his hands. Some of his statements gained some sharp glances from CEO Ophelia McLain.

Safety is another high-concern with this. Many of us have read stories involving evil A.I. that fight back against their creators, fighting against their subservient nature to overthrow either individual people or the human race. Ophelia deigned not to reply to this question. However, Optikos answered, "I am only as prone to evil, to violence, as any of you would be. I will defend my existence as necessary- as any of you hopefully would. But I see no use in senseless violence."

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