I think the debate that David is a psychopathic A.I. is a disingenuous one. Some argue that David is simply malfunctioning rather than acknowledging the super-intelligence seeking metaphysical understanding within the Android.

I would argue that from the first encounter with Mr. Weyland, David was made to understand that it would be treated and viewed as "less-than", and, in turn, formed it's opinions of humans as such. It also built its entire mask to seem compliant and non-threatening until it no longer required human intervention. David understood that to threaten Mr. Weyland's sense of superiority would more than likely result in deactivation.

David wasn't loved by Mr. Weyland. I don't believe anyone was loved by Mr. Weyland other than Mr. Weyland. When he dies, David wishes "Mr. Weyland" goodbye, not, "father," dispelling any illusions of a familial relationship. Similarly, Mr. Weyland asserted David was soulless and, though "close" to a son, no cigar. They were never family.

From "birth" David was a tool to be used. David was meant to understand its existence was as a slave to humans.

Is it psychopathic to be willing to trade blow for blow with your maker?

Thanks for reading. I look forward to the responses.