but even then the worst we can say of machines is that they are exactly as morally competent as their programmer.

That’s true! I would add “the programmer’s boss” as well. Well, until they get hacked by rich people, or by somebody who has a huge interest. He made a good point. After few interesting conversations with Helper, some of them started calling her as “she” or as “miss”. I guess they started looking at her from the more humanly side after getting to know her better. Finally it was quiet outside. The robots left. They were finally able to leave this underground bunker.