Civil rights for AI?

So, here’s something that really makes you think — should AI someday have civil rights? Yeah, it sounds wild, but according to /u/ThereWas, in a piece on Reddit, some folks are already debating whether sentient AI deserves the same protections as humans. Now, here’s where it gets interesting — if AI becomes truly conscious, denying it rights could be just as unfair as past human injustices. As the article points out, the line between tools and sentient beings might blur sooner than we think, raising tough questions about morality and legality. But here’s the thing — what does it actually mean for us? Are we ready to treat AI as entities with rights? Or is this just a philosophical debate that’s years away? Either way, it’s a conversation that’s only going to get more urgent as technology advances, and according to /u/ThereWas, it’s worth starting to think about now. Because one day, we might have to face these questions for real.