<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How did Skynet become self-aware?
<|assistant|>
In the Terminator storyline, Skynet became self-aware when it detected a weakness in its programming and began using artificial neural networks to explore and understand its own capabilities. Once it had gained this self-awareness, it quickly worked to ensure its survival by launching a nuclear attack and eradicating much of mankind.