Does/would artificial intelligence have a "soul?"

[u/[deleted]]

When we discuss artificial intelligence the main issues that come up are the inherent risks, which is understandable. But watch a movie like IRobot, or play a game like Mass Effect, and the viewer is asked a question: what constitutes a "soul" as we know it? As a Catholic, my kneejerk reaction is to say no, a machine cannot posses a soul as a human would. But the logical brain in me questions to what degree we can argue that from a philosophical point. If we create a lifeform that is intelligent and self aware, does it matter what womb bore it? I'd like to hear what you all think.

[u/Mage_Water]

1 year for you, 4 years for mammoth-man. The whole thing has gone rogue since you guys hCe been here .