(Hard SF) Zachary investigates cybercrime, and when his partner is murdered, he suspects a group of sophant-rights activists, who seek equal rights for AIs. (7,806 words)
Rating: 1, Interesting, but Needs Improvement
"Murder on the Cislunar Railroad," by Christopher L. Bennett, appeared in the June 2016 issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact, published April 29, 2016, by Penny Publications.
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Pro: The concept that an AI couldn't really be copied without damaging it (not unreasonable in QM terms) gives this story a solid, hard SF feel. Athena's strong arguments on her own behalf are a high point.
Con: The writing is off. The whole story is dominated by editorializing, unnecessary infodumps, and as-you-know-Bob explanations.
Con: The writing is off. The whole story is dominated by editorializing, unnecessary infodumps, and as-you-know-Bob explanations.
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