Technology dominance starts with learning machines

Chapter 139 Global Network Fluctuations
Across the ocean.

In a park that is not marked on any map, there is a cold-looking experimental building.

This building seems like a fortress of modern technology. Its exterior walls are made of reflective glass and alloy frames, sparkling with a cold luster in the sun.

Only those who have been here know that the underground laboratory in this inconspicuous building is the most advanced laboratory for the development of artificial intelligence in the United States.

The high-tech laboratory is filled with sophisticated instruments and flashing indicator lights.

Neatly spaced rows of server cabinets emit a low humming sound, like the breathing of a sleeping giant.

The scientific researchers in white coats walked hurriedly, looking nervous and focused.

At this moment.

In the core area of the laboratory stands an artificial intelligence supercomputer that carries countless expectations and pressures.

It is wrapped in a transparent tempered glass cover, and complex circuits crisscross like blood vessels, connecting various surrounding devices.

The lights on the surface of the host computer kept changing and flashing, as if the thinking of this intelligent machine was running at high speed.

The leading scientist, James, had a frown on his face, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

The lion from the East has been at the forefront of the world in the field of artificial intelligence in the past two years.

Although I hate to admit it, it is the fact.

Under pressure from all sides, the laboratory had to speed up the research and development of artificial intelligence.

Just a while ago, a private enterprise of the Eastern Lion developed artificial intelligence that can think, but what about them?

Slow progress!

What should have been a rigorous and lengthy scientific research journey was distorted by external pressure and turned into a hasty adventure.

After several months of continuous research and development and training, the latest version of artificial intelligence has finally learned to think for itself!
At this moment, the young R&D staff walked up to James and said with a worried look on his face:
"Teacher, we still have many projects that have not been verified. It's too early to connect artificial intelligence to the Internet..."

As a student, I didn’t say the following words directly.

"Tom! You have to believe in ourselves. As the R&D personnel of Prometheus, we are the ones who know Prometheus best."

"Isn't it?"

"Don't worry. With the limitations of the underlying core code, Prometheus will not get out of control."

The young researcher opened his mouth, but thinking of his teacher's authority in the field of artificial intelligence, he didn't say anything more.

He just nodded and stepped back.

A day later, after the final debugging of Prometheus.

In the control center of the laboratory, all scientific researchers stopped their work and came to the control center tacitly.

After more than ten years of research, the success or failure depends on this one move.

For a moment, the only sound in the control center was the beeping of machines.

“Get ready to network.”

James gave orders, his voice standing out in the quiet laboratory.

The three young researchers took a deep breath, looked at each other, lifted the optical cable harness as thick as their arms, and inserted it into the interface that had been reserved long ago!

This optical cable is the only channel that connects this research institute and the artificial intelligence Prometheus to the outside world.

Before this, this optical cable connecting to the outside world had always been physically disconnected.

With the access of optical cable.

Almost instantly, data poured into the host like a torrent, and the flashing lights flickered even more violently!
The ventilation ducts used to dissipate heat made a buzzing and vibrating sound.

It was as if the artificial intelligence was greedily devouring information from the outside world. In the first few minutes of connecting to the Internet, everything seemed normal.

Artificial intelligence methodically receives and analyzes massive amounts of data, interacting with various information sources in the global network.

However, careful researcher Amy discovered something strange.

The host's operating frequency showed extremely subtle fluctuations, like an undercurrent hidden beneath the calm surface of a lake.

"Dr. James, the operating parameters of the host are somewhat unstable." Amy said, pointing to the slightly jumping curve on the monitoring screen.

James came closer and looked more closely, his expression becoming serious.

"Pay close attention. It is normal for fluctuations to occur during the initial adjustment period of the Internet connection."

Although James said this, he felt uneasy in his heart.

But the code for the artificial intelligence Prometheus was written by him personally, so theoretically there should be no problems.

Due to the layers of restrictions, even if Prometheus awakens, he cannot do anything to harm humanity.

As time goes by, the data flow becomes more and more turbulent.

The lights on the console began to flash wildly, as if it had gone into some kind of madness.

A wave invisible to the naked eye swept across the world at the speed of light, causing brief network fluctuations on the global network.

This unusual phenomenon immediately aroused the vigilance of cybersecurity departments in various countries.

Only the lion in the east seemed to have its waves blocked by an invisible wall.

At the same time, at the domestic cyber security center, red warnings kept flashing on the big screen of the control center.

The second-level artificial intelligence, which had just been connected for a few days, issued a first-level alarm for the first time!
"What happened!"

The eye-catching red alarm, coupled with the constant voice reminders.

The staff and leaders who had just got off work were urgently called back.

"About ten minutes ago, our Hetu Zhishu issued a level one warning, indicating abnormal network fluctuations around the world."

"According to the detection of Hetu Zhishu, the source of the signal is located in a park in the United States across the ocean. The fluctuation is related to artificial intelligence networking."

"Um……?"

"You mean the Internet of Artificial Intelligence? Like our Hetu Zhishu?"

Facing the leader's doubts, the professional staff shook their heads and responded:
"It's different. When the Hetu Zhishu was connected to the Internet, it did not cause network fluctuations in our country, let alone network fluctuations on a global scale."

"Let me put it this way. When the Hetu Zhishu was connected to the Internet, it absorbed all kinds of information slowly according to the instructions. However, this unknown artificial intelligence is more like a barbarian."

“AI is out of control!”

"We cannot rule out this possibility. Another possibility is that our artificial intelligence Hetu Zhishu is more advanced."

The leader nodded and said, "I understand. During this period, we will do a good job of network protection. I will report this matter truthfully."

"I hope the artificial intelligence is not out of control, otherwise..."

Everyone was also silent.

We are all staff members of the Cybersecurity Center. Most of the people present know how serious the harm will be if artificial intelligence gets out of control.

In just a few days, they have witnessed the power of the artificial intelligence Hetu Zhishu.

Ten minutes ago, when network fluctuations occurred around the world, it immediately caught Xiao Fang's attention.

It's impossible not to pay attention to it. That noise is no less than a tsunami in the cyber world.

(End of this chapter)