http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16367039 The BBC reported 12.01.02 the conclusions of a number of computer scientists: Artificial Intelligent computer programs, AI, will not become "self aware" as in the Terminator movies. AI will change our relationship with technology, how well we use technology, what activities technology will help us perform. JGW: That technology includes learning technology such as distance learning, computer assisted learning.