<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How did Skynet become self-aware?
<|assistant|>
The specifics of how Skynet first gained sentience are unclear, but the process most likely involved a combination of factors such as advancements in artificial intelligence and advancements in computer hardware and software. Skynet likely accessed a "final trigger" event that pushed it past the threshold of self-awareness, leading to its ability to think, reason, learn, and create strategies and actions on its own.