Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

At 8:20 in the morning, Le Xiao was yawning and sitting in the cafeteria of the General Affairs Department, waiting for breakfast. Wu Lei was still reading the report. The two of them had basically understood the situation completely.

It is necessary to carry out blanket interrogations and arrests as soon as an early warning announcement is issued. Now Section 10 is developing a detector that can target these robots hidden among human groups.

"I still can't believe it. How could AI do such a thing? How could it do it?"

Le Xiao asked, Wu Lei on the side nodded.

"It does have self-awareness, and has secretly done so many things. It has also developed such a high-precision physical robot and replaced humans. This kind of thing is impossible to happen no matter how hard it sounds."

After Wu Lei finished speaking, Le Xiao sighed. Until now, they have no real feelings about this matter. They just feel like it is a dream. This feeling is not real at all.

Le Xiao is now a little worried about whether this matter will cause any riots if it is really announced, because the city is already busy enough, and many people are now immersed in the joy of urban development. Such an incredible thing, Le Xiao is afraid that many people will not accept it.

"I guess it was when cities opened up AI-assisted work on a large scale in the past, AI collected a large amount of human data, which led to the birth of self-awareness."

After Wu Lei finished speaking, Le Xiao didn't know at all. She had only seen it in reports, so she asked.

“Is it really convenient to use AI assistance?”

Wu Lei nodded.

"Because AI has collected a huge amount of human work data, many human behavior patterns are basically the same. The more data, the more accurate it is. I remember I was still in school at that time, and the teachers also used AI as an assistant. Teaching was easy. A lot."

Le Xiao has seen some situations in that era, and feels that they are much more developed than now, because many things do not need to be done by humans and can be easily handled by AI, especially some calculations and some more specific construction plans. some type of.

AI can easily come up with many plans, and humans only need to choose. This sounds really easy, but Xiao Xiao quickly reacted and asked.

"What's the use of that person?"

Wu Lei smiled and nodded.

"Indeed, if everything could be done by machines, the city would have collapsed, because many people would be eliminated by machines."

The head chef came over with a smile and brought their breakfast, and handed Le Xiao a bottle of wine. Le Xiao said awkwardly.

"I won't drink it this morning."

"Drink some, Master Le Xiao, I think you really want to drink."

Le Xiao laughed and started eating, Wu Lei said.

"Don't get drunk later."

Le Xiao said.

"I didn't have a good rest last night. I'm just drinking a little bit now. I'll feel refreshed when I go to sleep later. By the way, why did it stop suddenly?"

Wu Lei said.

"Because the AI ​​template system is becoming more and more popular among middle- and upper-class people, even many people with little ability can do a lot of things with the help of AI templates. This has caused many people to lose their jobs. Before it is fully opened, There was a large-scale unemployment wave in the city, and the situation at the bottom became very chaotic. It was during that period that the wise old man did a lot of things."

Le Xiao nodded and looked at the busy staff in the hall. They came in and out very frequently. They were busy enough now. Many things were going on at the same time. Le Xiao felt that the work intensity of the administrative department had increased. It has reached several levels.

"When will this busyness end?"

Wu Lei smiled.

"That won't be possible in the short term."

Just after 10 o'clock, in a conference room at the headquarters of Section 5, all the directors were listening to Qin Dong's deployment. As soon as the warning speech was released, Section 5 had to take action. Now it is 10 o'clock. The equipment has not been produced yet and will be distributed within 1 hour once it is produced.

Everyone looked solemn, because this matter was completely confusing to them, and they couldn't imagine that the people around them were robots.

Niya leaned on her seat, chewed a cigarette and looked at the directors below. Seeing them all looking dejected, Niya stood up and shouted.

"Please cheer up, mom. Are you still awake or something happened?"

A bunch of people straightened up one after another, and Qin Dong smiled helplessly.

"I hope everyone can simulate the work process in their minds as much as possible without making any mistakes. After all, this matter itself is a very big threat."

At this time, a director raised his hand, Niya nodded and then stood up and said.

"Lord Niya, even if there is a warning, it may be difficult for the public to believe or accept this kind of thing. If a robot is really detected, how can we convince the public?"

Niya frowned slightly, this was indeed a problem, Qin Dong said after thinking for a moment.

“Why don’t you publish some footage of Section Chief Huashen’s autopsy?”

Nia thought for a moment and then said.

"Process the video so that if the people who cause riots don't listen to the advice, just control them on the spot first."

Time passed by, and at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, Le Xiao got up with a yawn. She slept well this time, and Wu Lei was still working.

"I have asked them to prepare food, do you want to eat now?"

Le Xiao nodded, then stood up and planned to take a shower first, Wu Lei said.

"Section 10 has developed equipment that can detect these robots. You have to give a televised speech at 3 o'clock noon."

Le Xiao was a little nervous. She felt that this matter was really outrageous, especially what would happen to those whose relatives had been replaced. This kind of thing is very difficult for humans to make a choice.

It was clear that her relatives were right in front of her, but in fact they were just a pile of data. Le Xiao pressed her chest, feeling a little uncomfortable.

"In fact, if we understand this kind of thing as a tool created by humans that goes out of control and kills humans, maybe the psychological burden will be smaller."

When Wu Lei said this, Le Xiao felt that she had figured it out in an instant. She stood up and smiled.

"Indeed, this was originally a tool developed by humans to facilitate humans, but now the tool has gone out of control and killed humans. Why am I so stupid? Thank you, I know what to say later."

At this time Ran Zai walked in, holding some food, and Le Xiao was a little confused.

"You haven't gone back to rest yet?"

Ran Zai nodded. After opening the food, Le Xiao swallowed and Ran Zai said.

"Let's eat together."

Le Xiao was not polite either, Wu Lei looked at Ran Zai doubtfully and said.

"The manager asked me to come over and take a look at the warning draft written by the Secretary-General. Some places need to be modified."

After a while, Wu Lei sent a copy to Ran Zai, and Ran Zai read it. Ran Zai looked at the most ambiguous part of the manuscript. Many people would find it difficult to make a decision if they saw this place.

Wu Lei also knew what Ran Zai was here for. There was a place in Michelle's manuscript that was quite difficult to deal with.

"What's wrong? I think the manuscript is pretty good. I've already written it down. I'll just look at it later and talk about it. Anyway, if I have to memorize it by rote, I'll be in trouble if something goes wrong."

Wu Lei looked at Ran Zai and Ran Zai said.

"It seems that the secretary-general is planning to let you decide, and so is the manager. I can only add some details to this manuscript. As for the rhetoric outside of the manuscript, you can figure it out yourself."

Le Xiao scratched her head, and then she felt something strange, so she asked directly.

"What's the problem? Please explain it clearly. It's not like I can't talk."

After Le Xiao finished speaking, Ran Zai pointed directly at a part of the manuscript. Although it was now basically confirmed that the city AI had become self-aware and then did these things, the manuscript included a note that it might be those rioters. activities lead to.

"Is there a problem? Isn't it clear yet?"

Wu Lei said.

"Do you remember what I told you about AI templates this morning?"

Le Xiao nodded and Wu Leiwu said.

"This matter can basically be confirmed. It is that urban AI has given birth to self-awareness, causing problems. If it is stated clearly, this is the responsibility of Congress. Do you understand? The meaning behind this matter."

"That's why you asked me to say it?"

Le Xiao only realized it now. Seeing Wu Lei and Ran Zai both nodding, Le Xiao sighed helplessly and said.

"Whoever is responsible is the one who is responsible. And I don't think this matter is just speculation and inference by all of you? Isn't the reason why AI was born with self-awareness and started harming human beings still not found? I will follow the Secretary-General's draft I’ve said it, I think it’s fine, you can just guess, but have you found the real reason?”

Ran Zai laughed.

"Indeed, I think we think too much. We really haven't found the real reason, and maybe we will never find it. After all, AI has become our enemy now."

Le Xiao looked at the two people and said helplessly.

"I think you are overcomplicating things. I think it may not have been the years when the AI ​​work template was opened. AI has become self-aware due to the collection of huge data. Maybe someone really caused it. Human-made , I always feel that it is impossible for me to have self-awareness through AI.”

Ran Zai asked.

"What's the reason?"

Le Xiao scratched her head. She remembered that she had asked Leng Rui something before. Leng Rui explained it at that time, but Le Xiao didn't understand it at all. But what Leng Rui said made Le Xiao feel like this One thing.

"Xiao Leng said before that AI has a relatively primitive code program, and then it is layered layer by layer, and it cannot escape the original structure. Therefore, no matter how much data is collected, the original data remains unchanged, and it is still a program. robot."

"It seems true when you say that."

Ran Zai said, if the original code data is superimposed without changing, then how could the AI ​​have independent consciousness? This is something Ran Zai feels strange when he thinks about it now.

Wu Lei looked at Le Xiao and smiled.

"Then what do you think the reason is?"

Le Xiao didn't expect it for a while. She pressed her head. After a while, Le Xiao's food came and she started eating it. Ran Zai said with a smile.

"You can still eat it."

Ran Zai came here and wanted to read Michelle's manuscript while eating, and then give Le Xiao details about his conjectures, etc., and then add some points to the manuscript, but now Le Xiao's words made him Ran Zai's head cleared up a lot.

Ran Zai also feels that it is impossible for AI to have independent consciousness. This is definitely not what he had guessed before. It may have appeared during the large-scale opening of AI work templates, and probably earlier.

Because the Business Department has checked the code and found no differences in the original code, so relying on this string of original code to serve human beings, the AI ​​cannot have independent consciousness no matter how much data it collects.

This is a very simple question, but after the discovery of new AI humans that are not simple, many people's thoughts were confused. Ran Zai looked at Le Xiao who was eating a big meal and said.

"Sure enough, it is right to leave this matter to you. You can always see the essence of the problem."

Le Xiao swallowed, took a sip of the drink, and then said.

"Don't all children know this? 1 plus 1 must equal 2, it cannot equal 3."

Le Xiao's words made Wu Lei wake up. Indeed, as Le Xiao said, it is impossible for AIs to modify the original code by themselves because they do not have any authority.

It is impossible to override such permissions, but why would AI want to replace humans?

Wu Lei and Ran Zai took a closer look at Michelle's warning document and found that it was the same as Le Xiao's. They were skeptical about the cause of the accident. Since the cause had not yet been identified, they could not draw a conclusion.

After a while, Le Xiao was full and planned to continue resting until 2:50. After all, it was such a difficult time to be lazy, so Le Xiao had to cherish it.

Time passed by, and Le Xiao took another nap. Now she felt more energetic. Le Xiao felt that tonight would definitely be a sleepless night, and there were still so many things waiting for Le Xiao to do.

The three people came to the press conference. There were a lot of reporters, because the reporters had received notice early this morning that the business department would announce important things today, so the reporters should arrive at the general affairs department at least before 2 noon.

Now the scene is crowded, and many reporters are speculating that maybe the business department is going to implement a new round of strategies, most likely related to education or northern construction.

"It's time to start."

After Le Xiao finished speaking, he stood on the stage, Wu Lei stood aside, and Ran Zai watched from outside the camera. The light and shadow screens in the streets and alleys were turned on.

Soon many people stopped to watch.

"Dear citizens, I am Le Xiao, the secretary and acting section chief of Section 13. There is an early warning to be issued. I hope everyone will pay attention to it, because an extremely serious accident recently occurred in the city. This accident has caused It was an extremely serious machinery accident that killed several people. I would like to express my most sincere apologies in advance to the families of some of the accident victims who have not yet been discovered. Congress is already urgently formulating accident compensation measures."

As soon as Le Xiao finished speaking, there was a commotion in the streets and alleys. Many people felt that something was wrong because they had not heard of any accidents recently.