★★☆☆☆
(AI Fantasy) The world’s first quantum computer becomes intelligent and starts hassling the intern who was supposed to be watching it. (1,811 words; Time: 06m)
"Quantum Theory," by James Gunn [bio] (edited by Sheila Williams), appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction issue 11-12|19, published on October 18, 2019 by Penny Publications.
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Review: 2019.628 (A Word for Authors)
Pro: Some of the quantum concepts here are legitimate. The ability of a quantum algorithm to factor large numbers, for example.
Con: Sylvia is very annoying with her “put that feeling in a caution box” crap.
The story combines bunches of AI myths (e.g. the system is vastly faster than any human) and adds in absolute magic (like having it try to tangle her feet in the power cords).
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Pro: Some of the quantum concepts here are legitimate. The ability of a quantum algorithm to factor large numbers, for example.
Con: Sylvia is very annoying with her “put that feeling in a caution box” crap.
The story combines bunches of AI myths (e.g. the system is vastly faster than any human) and adds in absolute magic (like having it try to tangle her feet in the power cords).
Other Reviews: Search Web
James Gunn Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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