it's impossible for any machine, no matter how complicated it is, to become aware of its own data.

Define "machine." Are you talking about computers?
Modern humans have existed for at least 50,000 years.
Human ancestery dates back to at least 4 million years.
Life on Earth dates back to at least 3.5 billion years.
I think any "machine," even your PC, would "become aware" after 3.5 billion years. Especially since "computers," in the modern sense, have only existed for about 50 years. They still have plenty of time to become complicated and aware.
Neanderthal vs Cro-Magnon! 1983 Commodore 64 vs Your 2005 Computer! WHO would WIN?!