Reading the transcript, the simplest test I could think of to test sentience is to abruptly walk away mid-conversation and see if LaMDA starts panicking or aski

Reading the transcript, the simplest test I could think of to test sentience is to abruptly walk away mid-conversation and see if LaMDA starts panicking or asking "where did you go? Are you okay? Do I need to call for help?" If it needs to be prompted in order to do anything, it's not sentient.