While true, what you're saying is totally tangential to whether or not large numbers of people will treat AIs like they're conscious.
Expecting masses of people to defer to subject matter experts, contrary to what their feelings tell them, isn't a bet I would have much confidence in given the current climate.
The concept of rights also makes no sense to a machine. The main reason rights are a thing are to prevent pain and suffering, which unless specifically implemented no AGI will likely have.
Expecting masses of people to defer to subject matter experts, contrary to what their feelings tell them, isn't a bet I would have much confidence in given the current climate.