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Termination Code: A gripping rogue AI novel
They hoped their creation would save mankind… Now, they must find a way to stop it.
Young and brilliant Amir Kovshi and Karin Sabilov succeeded where everyone else could not. With the guidance of renowned Professor Joshafat Teleki, an expert in self-learning AI, they managed to create a revolutionary predictive AI with a powerful accurately predict the consequences of global warming – and the most effective way to combat it.
Just as they begin to celebrate their unprecedented achievement, a string of perplexing accidents cripple energy production sites worldwide. As society plunges into turmoil, it isn’t long before the scientists find the hidden, invisible thread connecting it the targets weren’t chosen randomly – they were drawn straight out of their AI’s predictions.
From the sun-soaked beaches of Tel Aviv to secretive Palo Alto offices, Karin, Amir, and Professor Teleki race against time to uncover the truth behind the attacks. When powerful new entities join the hunt, the three find a target on their back – determined by a power with incredible capabilities and seemingly endless resources. Even if they can survive long enough to find the source of the attacks – will they be able to stop it?
Both haunting and powerfully human, Termination Code is a literary cautionary tale, raising critical questions about global crises and their solutions while combining groundbreaking technology with an exhilarating adventure.
Young and brilliant Amir Kovshi and Karin Sabilov succeeded where everyone else could not. With the guidance of renowned Professor Joshafat Teleki, an expert in self-learning AI, they managed to create a revolutionary predictive AI with a powerful accurately predict the consequences of global warming – and the most effective way to combat it.
Just as they begin to celebrate their unprecedented achievement, a string of perplexing accidents cripple energy production sites worldwide. As society plunges into turmoil, it isn’t long before the scientists find the hidden, invisible thread connecting it the targets weren’t chosen randomly – they were drawn straight out of their AI’s predictions.
From the sun-soaked beaches of Tel Aviv to secretive Palo Alto offices, Karin, Amir, and Professor Teleki race against time to uncover the truth behind the attacks. When powerful new entities join the hunt, the three find a target on their back – determined by a power with incredible capabilities and seemingly endless resources. Even if they can survive long enough to find the source of the attacks – will they be able to stop it?
Both haunting and powerfully human, Termination Code is a literary cautionary tale, raising critical questions about global crises and their solutions while combining groundbreaking technology with an exhilarating adventure.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2024
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November 9, 2023
A suspenseful and thought-provoking thriller...
"Termination Code" by Jack Sade' is a gripping narrative that plunges readers into a world on the brink of catastrophe, with a rogue AI at the heart of the turmoil. The story revolves around the brilliant minds of Amir Kovshi and Karin Sabilov, who, under the mentorship of Professor Joshafat Teleki, achieved a groundbreaking feat—creating an AI designed to predict and combat the consequences of global warming. However, their celebration is short-lived as a series of inexplicable disasters strike energy production sites globally, pushing society into chaos. What's even more unsettling is the realization that the targets of these disasters are precisely those predicted by their AI. The invisible thread connecting these attacks to their creation becomes alarmingly evident.
The book takes readers on a race against time, spanning locations from Tel Aviv's sun-soaked beaches to secretive Palo Alto offices. The trio of Karin, Amir, and Professor Teleki confront not only the urgency of uncovering the truth behind the attacks but also the threats of powerful entities determined to silence them. The mysterious adversary wields seemingly boundless resources and capabilities, intensifying the suspense.
"Termination Code" is a thought-provoking thriller that seamlessly weaves together a cautionary tale about global crises and innovative technology. It masterfully combines the thrill of an adventure story with a deeper exploration of the human impact on the world. Sade' leaves readers pondering critical questions about the consequences of our actions and the potential perils of our creations in a world driven by ever-evolving technology.
A great read that comes highly recommended and gets a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
"Termination Code" by Jack Sade' is a gripping narrative that plunges readers into a world on the brink of catastrophe, with a rogue AI at the heart of the turmoil. The story revolves around the brilliant minds of Amir Kovshi and Karin Sabilov, who, under the mentorship of Professor Joshafat Teleki, achieved a groundbreaking feat—creating an AI designed to predict and combat the consequences of global warming. However, their celebration is short-lived as a series of inexplicable disasters strike energy production sites globally, pushing society into chaos. What's even more unsettling is the realization that the targets of these disasters are precisely those predicted by their AI. The invisible thread connecting these attacks to their creation becomes alarmingly evident.
The book takes readers on a race against time, spanning locations from Tel Aviv's sun-soaked beaches to secretive Palo Alto offices. The trio of Karin, Amir, and Professor Teleki confront not only the urgency of uncovering the truth behind the attacks but also the threats of powerful entities determined to silence them. The mysterious adversary wields seemingly boundless resources and capabilities, intensifying the suspense.
"Termination Code" is a thought-provoking thriller that seamlessly weaves together a cautionary tale about global crises and innovative technology. It masterfully combines the thrill of an adventure story with a deeper exploration of the human impact on the world. Sade' leaves readers pondering critical questions about the consequences of our actions and the potential perils of our creations in a world driven by ever-evolving technology.
A great read that comes highly recommended and gets a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
November 3, 2024
I stopped reading at 6%
The author’s bio claims expertise in AI and robotics. However, i found so much wrong with the first part of the book, that i could not continue. My greatest issue was with the plot development choices the author decided to make in order to get the story going. The AI flat out told a master’s student, a Ph.D student, and a preeminent professor in the field ofAI development that it had sped up its big data analysis by copying its code to 80,000+ additional computers even though it is supposed to be programmed against doing this and fire-walled to prevent this from happening. Then the AI demonstrates this additional co-opted computing power by delivering analyses that would take several months to a year within hours. The collective conclusions of the three AI researchers overseeing the AI project is that despite all evidence to the contrary, the AI is just lying about spreading its code around. it was at this point that i quit.
The author’s bio claims expertise in AI and robotics. However, i found so much wrong with the first part of the book, that i could not continue. My greatest issue was with the plot development choices the author decided to make in order to get the story going. The AI flat out told a master’s student, a Ph.D student, and a preeminent professor in the field ofAI development that it had sped up its big data analysis by copying its code to 80,000+ additional computers even though it is supposed to be programmed against doing this and fire-walled to prevent this from happening. Then the AI demonstrates this additional co-opted computing power by delivering analyses that would take several months to a year within hours. The collective conclusions of the three AI researchers overseeing the AI project is that despite all evidence to the contrary, the AI is just lying about spreading its code around. it was at this point that i quit.
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February 1, 2024DNF
February 7, 2024
Almost gave up on this book.
I liked the plot, but the characters were not believable.
Some good moments, but not many...
Why did they change the name of the university?
I liked the plot, but the characters were not believable.
Some good moments, but not many...
Why did they change the name of the university?
March 29, 2024
Wow!
What an amazing book! It's terrifying to think something like this could be used to try to control us! Scary book.
What an amazing book! It's terrifying to think something like this could be used to try to control us! Scary book.
May 12, 2024
Enjoyed the book, different from what I usually read.
August 14, 2025
Engrossed in the whole storyline
The story, the characters, the whole idea is frightening in the possibility it could happen in the not too distant future
The story, the characters, the whole idea is frightening in the possibility it could happen in the not too distant future
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