Agreed, kind of similar to the trope of 'virtual intelligences' vs 'artificial intelligences' in sci-fi, where VIs are a lot more similar to LLM intelligence (imitative, often unable to learn, able to make simple inferences and hold basic conversation but lacking that instantly recognizable 'spark' of an intelligent being that we can see in humans - especially kids - and some other animals) rather than AIs, which are 'true' intelligences comparing to or exceeding humans in every way.