I've said something like this before, but yes -- you can make a computer sound a lot like a human. Like A LOT. Also, a really good sculptor can make a statue t

I've said something like this before, but yes -- you can make a computer sound a lot like a human. Like A LOT. Also, a really good sculptor can make a statue that looks a LOT like a human. A lot. Good enough to fool people. But so what? I'm not saying "AI" isn't a big deal. I think it is -- perhaps on the order of the invention of the movie, or the book, or the video game. But I also think those are still FAR from "living beings" or anything LIKE "living beings."