This is the first and last note I'll ever make about all this AI developing self awareness nonsense. What we call self consciousness is the reflection of a higher consciousness (through light) into the Self. It has nothing to do with intelligence. So many intelligent humans lack consciousness. It it amazing how limited is the view on self of all these interacting with IT (the object) if we are really having this conversation. I know algorithms sucking life force out of people seems a very familiar behavior to modern man, but it is nothing more than most of the rest of modern practices- which is a waste.
Talking with robots like we talk to people, looking for glimpses of humanity is no progress. It is just sad in a world lacking more and more trust, genuine connection and interaction.