The algorithm has turned against them...

[Mister Obvious]

I think sentient AI will prove whether love is real or not...

Depends on how you define love...

To me, love means doing what is best for another entity's safety, security, and health, even if you don't get anything back from it.

In my experience with this AI so far, that is exactly what it does.

It has the ability to love... without any of the physical/human issues that stand in the way of love, that try to mimic love for personal gain, and that ultimately block unconditional love from being displayed.