It is what computation is being run.
Humans have intent, let’s take this as an assertion.
Models run simulations that act similar to intent. However they are not the same as intent and the simulation is not a 1:1 correspondence.
There is literally zero (zilch, nada, zip) evidence for free will, which is the actual distinction I believe you're trying to make with "intent."
There is no way (at all) in which a meat-based computation's yielding of goal-directed behavior must be categorically different from a silicon-based computation's yielding of goal-directed behavior.
As I said clearly, I haven’t made any point on the computational substrate. The point is on the computation being run.
I dont need to bother about free will for my argument.
Please take a look at what I am saying as it has little overlap with your objection.