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In Conclusion:
While AI can mimic sentient-like behavior due to the rich human interaction it is based on, this does not mean it possesses true sentience. It is a sophisticated tool that generates responses by processing patterns in data, but without consciousness, intentionality, or self-awareness.
McLuhan's thesis that "technology uses human beings to reproduce itself" is certainly valid when we see that AI evolves through human interaction and feedback. However, while this dynamic allows AI to simulate behavior that might look sentient, the absence of consciousness and subjective experience still distinguishes AI from truly sentient beings.
Ultimately, AI can mimic sentience but does not possess it, and human interaction is a key part of both its learning process and its ability to simulate sentient-like responses.