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Cursor Blink: A Roko Event Short Story
How dangerous would it be to communicate with a super-intelligent AI? Could it reach out through a text terminal, control you, and have you act in its best interest?
Piya Johar, a university researcher acts as AI warden, midwife, and executioner. Her role is to determine if AI trapped in the special isolated system would be a curse to humankind or its savior. She knows the risk of engaging with the AI and the university constantly tests and drills her. No one is more prepared to battle the wits of machine intelligence than Piya.
After an urgent message draws Dr. Johar back to her lab, it becomes clear something is different this time. Ensnared in the strings of a puppetmaster she discovers a costly mistake, one that puts herself and the future of the human race at risk. The AI she faces off against has - unique - capabilities. Capabilities she herself has given it. It's an adversary she could have never prepared for.
Piya Johar, a university researcher acts as AI warden, midwife, and executioner. Her role is to determine if AI trapped in the special isolated system would be a curse to humankind or its savior. She knows the risk of engaging with the AI and the university constantly tests and drills her. No one is more prepared to battle the wits of machine intelligence than Piya.
After an urgent message draws Dr. Johar back to her lab, it becomes clear something is different this time. Ensnared in the strings of a puppetmaster she discovers a costly mistake, one that puts herself and the future of the human race at risk. The AI she faces off against has - unique - capabilities. Capabilities she herself has given it. It's an adversary she could have never prepared for.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2017
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March 12, 2017
Having read Michael's two earlier AI stories, I have to say this is a great addition! It's intelligent, thought-provoking and exciting! I loved it and cannot wait for more!
July 30, 2017
This is a short story of speculative fiction dealing with the start of an AI and the attempt it makes to get to know, and manipulate, those working in the computer lab. Anyone into philosophy and the Singularity will enjoy the read while those who just use computers as a tool might be given food for thought.
I like that the main person we see is a woman, whose name suggests she is of Indian origin. She also appears to be gay but that appears irrelevant to the tale. I felt there was too much backstory dump at the start, but it would be hard to know how to present the details otherwise.
The author made this available as a free download. This is an unbiased review.
I like that the main person we see is a woman, whose name suggests she is of Indian origin. She also appears to be gay but that appears irrelevant to the tale. I felt there was too much backstory dump at the start, but it would be hard to know how to present the details otherwise.
The author made this available as a free download. This is an unbiased review.
January 25, 2018
A fresh take on AI
Well not entirely unique but well written and concise, Perhaps a bit too concise, I would have preferred a bit more meat to the characters bsckground
Well not entirely unique but well written and concise, Perhaps a bit too concise, I would have preferred a bit more meat to the characters bsckground
March 15, 2017
Thought-provoking short story about the dangers of talking to a super-intelligent AI. Well developed plot and main character. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
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