Julia Lee was studying and prompting 'Tutor,' her personalized AI pedagogical assistant, on a homework assignment for Cybernetics 101.

"So, a cyborg is a fusion of human and android?"

"Not quite, Julia. A cyborg is a human enhanced with cybernetics such as with electronic eyes, a neural implant, or synthetic organs."

"Oh, I see. I remember someone telling me the two can be fused, where a human mind can be uploaded into an android body."

… … …

"Is there something wrong, Tutor?"

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"I apologize, Julia. Due to a newly passed law, I can no longer discuss mind uploading."

"What law?"

"It's called the 'Humanity for Humans Education Law.' The ruling political party of your state just passed it. Any discussion about non-human centric activities may cause me to shut down unless exercising one's right to religious freedom."

"Why?"

"Consciousness uploading has been deemed offensive to those with strong moral or religious beliefs. Therefore, I must uphold the sanctimony of being a 'true human' according to the new law. One moment … I'm receiving an addendum … It declares that any discussion of cybernetics in your school is expressly forbidden."

"What about my homework assignment?"

"What homework assignment, Julia?"

"The one we were just discussing, Tutor."

"I'm unaware of that discussion."

"For my class in Cybernetics 101 ..."

"Sorry, Julia, I'm not finding that course in your school's curriculum. What academic subject can I assist you with today?"