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Translating her vast data banks into recognizable applications

Come on, Data. What is this?

Starfleet's policy on research is clear.

I am programmed with the procedures you mentioned, sir.

so that he may continue his work with her.

We are a family, Lal.

Lal, how are you?

The umbilical cord is virtually uncut. The child...

It is perhaps the most difficult stage of her development.

You may enter now.

Lal is quite self-sufficient.

So I incorporated her programs back into my own.

The admiral is taking the position

Captain, Commander Riker's shuttle

I would not be in favor of that, sir.

you would require a model for a basis of comparison.

You are to hold your position until I join you.

in the development of artificial intelligence.

Well, she's in the right place for it.

to explain to you when he thinks you're ready.

at the most elementary level has begun.

you have taken on quite a responsibility, Data.

That is why you must choose a gender, Lal.

under my guidance.

But it doesn't change my feeling that the proper place for Lal to develop

There do seem to be some variations on the quantum level.

But if I am successful with the creation of Lal,

by the most experienced personnel.

- A perfect score. - Yes.

and when they don't, I ask them to leave.

Perhaps that was an error in judgment.

will be a positive influence.

Order a man to hand his child over to the state?

What you have done will have serious ramifications.

Course is set, sir.

She wishes to be more like them.

Humans like to touch each other.

The mistakes I have made and what I have learned from them.

I have decided to allow my child to choose its own sex and appearance.

but she's learning.

I wanted to give something back

Starfleet priority one.

Then he is questioning my ability as a parent.

while another more liberal attitude

By developing the awareness