<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
When is the fetus a living thing?
<|assistant|>
The fetus is considered a living organism beginning at conception and continuing until it is born. Under the law, abortion is defined as the removal of a fetus from a mother's womb, making the fetus a living being that is recognized by the law. Additionally, the fetus is given certain rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and security of the person in the US Constitution's Due Process Clause, making it a living being with certain protections.