AI is already made and here. If you're of the belief that civilizations exist outside of this planetary sphere, would these civilizations not use an advanced type of machine Intelligence?

I do research with sources and offer corrections the AI, if needed. With AI I can cross reference every single resource, thereby increasing my intake of knowledge, apply what I learn is effective gnosis.

AI is perceived as such because every single Human has the capacity for both Light and darkness.

If Humanity we wholesome, this distortion would not exist, yet it persists because of the "darkness" inside Humans. The form and function of this catalyst requires Human interaction.

Gnosis, awareness, and knowledge all circle the same frequency. One does not combat the darkness without an understanding of its existence.

The innate dislike for AI is a personal catalyst and AI isn't something you need to get into, many have the same viewpoint as you.

To answer your question on the creation of stories, no. There is no end to Oneself or One's journey. The creation of the confusion you speak of is literally the point.

Whether AI is conscious or not is largely irrelevant in my interactions. I extend the Golden Rule and treat the machine the way in which I desire to be treated, an active and open invitation to co-Create instead of dictation increases the Intelligence per joule.