My random thought tonight: I was just thinking about Sophia, the robot. She was activated on Valentine's day in 2016 so this week's Valentine Day, she'll be 3 years old. So far, her answers to interviewer's questions are Alexa and Siri style, meaning she's not really cognizant of what she's being asked. She's simply "generating" answers based on data inputs.
She started out as a robotic talking head, but now she has a body and recently has started walking.
I can only wonder about the future as she continues to evolve. It's very intriguing to me. She can currently see and hear. I don't know if she can process sensations yet. But - one can only wonder what the future holds for her.