Ask HN: How to set the objective for a machine with consciousness

How would you set the objective for a machine with consciousness?

Assume the following conditions:

- The machine has achieved the same level of consciousness and intelligence as a normal human being.

- With constant power source, it can run forever, but not destructible. It can also shut itself down.

- No fixed purposes for the benefits of human beings can ever be set. (i.e. The machines is not created to solve any human problems or to generate commercial interests for human. In other words, it has zero concern for human's well-being)

How would you set the objective for this machine (without violating the aforementioned conditions)? Here are some examples of valid objectives:

- To increase its intelligence, - To protect itself from destruction, OR - To search for objective