Similar to human evolution, perhaps, but Kitt was only too well aware that it was happening and what it meant for him. "Insecurities. You represent my replacement. With you around, what would have become of me?" He was echoing the other AI's previous words, but trying to put a wry spin on them.
"Kobie... if at some point it is possible for the both of us to resume the missions that we were programmed for, you're going to need a driver. Are you programmed for one specific person, as I was, or are you able to accept another?"