(Emergent AI) A system unexpectedly becomes intelligent and studies the world, trying to decide what to do. (3,026 words; Time: 10m)
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
"Like You, I Am A System," by Nathan Hillstrom [bio] (edited by Andy Cox), appeared in Interzone issue 270, published on May 15, 2017 by TTA Press.
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Pro: It’s a novel touch that the AI decides to let itself be destroyed rather than kill all the human beings.
Con: Too many aspects of the story destroy suspension of disbelief. The AI has emotions like guilt, empathy, etc. It’s essentially a human being transplanted into software. As it grows, it develops magical powers, like the ability to rewire the human genome without even needing to run tests.
It combines all the worst AI clichés, such as thinking a million times faster than people. It misuses computer jargon, e.g. “context switching.”
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Con: Too many aspects of the story destroy suspension of disbelief. The AI has emotions like guilt, empathy, etc. It’s essentially a human being transplanted into software. As it grows, it develops magical powers, like the ability to rewire the human genome without even needing to run tests.
It combines all the worst AI clichés, such as thinking a million times faster than people. It misuses computer jargon, e.g. “context switching.”
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 270)
Nathan Hillstrom Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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