Currently, most AI systems are not truly autonomous and rely on predefined rules and algorithms to make decisions. While some AI models can adapt to new situations, their actions are still determined by the data they are trained on and the objectives they are designed to optimise. True autonomy in AI would require breakthroughs in areas like natural language understanding, common sense reasoning, and self-awareness. Researchers are actively exploring these areas, but fully autonomous AI remains a topic of debate and speculation.