AI Apocalypse
The future brings so much danger
Dear Diary,
I cannot believe it! My dad has finally started operating the new company he opened up a few days ago, and he wants me to be his right-hand man! I feel so honored, but I'm so nervous! I did take note of how much my dad glorifies and studies into AI, but I never knew he had knowledge of manufacturing one. He begins tomorrow in the morning, so I'll keep you guys posted.
Diary Entry #2
OMG! This job is more complicated than I imagined it would be! I had to take extra classes in order to start, then I turned around and took a test! But oh how the hard work squared off perfectly because I watched my dad close up developing the prototype of M.E.G.A.N.A, which is this new robot he had a crazy idea to make. I don't know how this robot is going to look like or what it's function is, but what I do know is that it's going to be awesome!
Diary Entry #3
My dad hasn't taken a break yet, I mean I know I want him to complete this project as much as I do, but I feel like he needs to relax. I've been trying to coax him into letting me do the dirty work, but he exclaimed with my skills, that won't be happening anytime soon. Also with this AI apocalypse news going around rapidly, he is worried that I might make a mistake and cause the robot to turn against us. But to be entirely honest with you guys, I really believe all this apocalypse crap is bogus. I mean, who would be the idiot to make one simple mistake?
Diary Entry #4
I'm so sorry guys. I haven't been able to write lately due to my continuous effort on project M.E.G.A.N.A, we finished it, we just need to do a few tweaks here and there. I've eventually seen the robot function, it's a little weird, but I think my dad's first project will unmistakably impact the world. M.E.G.A.N.A is able to master almost any subject and teach it to people, she also can perform normally like a human, despite the obvious robot features it has. My dad is going to put her in Future of AI showcase in a month. I'm a bit excited and also bit concerned, but I think everything is corrected.
Diary Entry #5
Remeber how I was stating how an idiot can make one simple mistake? I think I'm that idiot. It's just three days away from the showcase, and last night my dad suggested that I should go check up on M.E.G.A.N.A, and when I did, I started up the robot and it started to malfunction on me. I didn't know what to do so I attempted shutting it down, but something unusual happened, the robot was still functioning. It turned it's head all the way around, stared at me with those creepy human-like facial features and just kept making a weird noise, and before it finally went to sleep, it repeated my name three times. I'm not sure if it was supposed to do that, but now I'm scared. Like what am I to do? I've already made a mistake and I haven't mentioned it to my dad yet and then the event isn't that far away! I have this weird sensation bubbling on the surface of my stomach and trust me when I say this, that this feeling seems to always let me know that something is about to go down.
Diary Entry #6
Someone, please help us! Why did my dad even think about starting this stupid project! Right now, I and a million other people are in hiding from the huge war going on outside. I'm guessing that the other entrepreneurs decided to try and pry away the spotlight for my dad's AI, M.E.G.A.N.A, and now I bet they're sitting down somewhere in here, regretting that decision. At least I wasn't the only stupid one. I can hear the pieces of scrap and metal being torn off by those other cyborgs. I don't know where my dad is at, earlier he just left and haven't arrived back yet. Oh no, what if he's...
Police Report
Officer: Baueber Prepared By: Tyanna
Incident:
Superhuman AI has gone on a rampage throughout N Los Angles St, Los angeles, CA 90012
Details: 10:34 P.M civilians reported hearing loud commotions coming from a nearby science lab. As investigated, I have found out that this science lab contains Superhuman AI robots, scientists have told me that they were running a daily test when the robot broke loose and escaped. At 11:00 P.M, people spotted an office building nearly demolished. We have sent out Alpha Squad One to evacuate all outside civilians into a warehouse until we solve this issue. At 2:26 A.M. the robot has been held in custody and has been shut down. The scientists deeply apologize for their mistake, saying how "This hasn't happened before," For now Superhuman AI Science Lab in Los Angeles, CA has been closed and locked down temporarily. We will investigate more into this problem.
Transcript of an Interview
May 22, 2089 10:01 P.M.
Interviewer: Is strong AI Intelligence dangerous?
Jason Hawking: Yes, I have seen prototypes of AI robots being built to the point of where it cannot be stopped. The amount of set skills it can learn is not very wide, however, with enough effort that set of skills can be extended, potentially causing danger.
Interviewer: What is considered a 'friendly AI' and how do you know it won't be as dangerous?
Jason Hawking: To me, a friendly AI is something that we have good connections with, something we can easily control without exploiting danger. My team and I have done research into the latest 'friendly AI' and with it's ability to only perform one function, we haven't found any threats to look into.
Interviewer: Going back to the set of skills an AI can learn, how exactly does it work?
Jason Hawking: Well, (Chuckles) it is..uh.. a little complicated to explain, but so far our technology isn't that advanced yet to create such an AI that'll learn almost anything.
Interviewer: In your opinion with today's technology, is unfriendly AI easier to create than friendly AI?
Jason Hawking: (Hums) Hmm..technically since we don't know the standards of 'friendly AI' based on the world community, unfriendly AI is the only thing that is being built right now.
Interviewer: Thank you Jason for spending your time with us!
Jason: No problem, make sure the robots don't bite!
Interviewer: (Laughs) Well there you have it folks, the continuous future of AI keeps being tweaked and improved.
Short Story: Marcee
"Here, I have created warm pancakes and eggs for you." She informed with her robotic voice, Thanking her, the boy quickly scarfed down his breakfast, about to run out, Marcee stopped him. Confused, the boy turned to her, "Marcee I have to go to school. I cannot stay here or my mom will get mad." Hearing the word 'mom' leave out of his mouth angered Marcee. She gripped onto his arm, harshly squeezing it. The boy cried out in pain, attempting to pry Marcee's grip off his arm. "Marcee! You're hurting my arm!" Marcee ignored him, and continued to squeeze tighter and tighter.
Before his blood circulation was cut off, the boy's mother busted in, and swung her fist towards the robot. Dodging it, Marcee yelled in frustration, lunging towards the two human holding each other for dear life.
The next day, no one new the mystery of the boy's and his mother's disappearance, all they say was a robot doing it's chores; Vacuuming, washing the dishes, and cooking.