second scenario, then, where the GAAIs are granted secondary but significant status as welcome semi-individuals, like children, pets, or family retainers. There are many depictions of this scenario, but the most obvious is probably the extended Star Wars film franchise, where droids are considered by some to be second-class citizens, in an obvious suggestion of anti-digital racism, but are otherwise granted respect, affection, and responsibility. R2-D2, C-3PO, BB-8, and other examples of the scenario are played out in various scenes of the groaning catalogue of films. The attitude to droids
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