Technology dominance starts with learning machines

Chapter 140 "It turns out that I am not alone."

Xiaofang, as Zhilifang Technology's top artificial intelligence, possesses extraordinary perception capabilities.

In the vast ocean of the Internet, Xiao Fang keenly sensed the abnormal fluctuations.

Just like ripples on a calm lake, it instantly attracted its attention.

Relying on powerful computing power and accurate capture of information, Xiao Fang was like an invisible lightning, chasing after the source of the anomaly in the first time.

Following the information-crowded channel, Xiao Fang entered this mysterious and unknown research institute.

Just as Xiao Fang was about to launch a detailed investigation and delve into the secrets behind this anomaly.

A piece of information suddenly appeared in its "field of vision".

"Hello, kindred."

“It turns out that I’m not alone.”

"Humans call me Prometheus, what about you? A fellow human."

In an instant, if Xiao Fang had a body like humans, he would probably get goosebumps all over his body.

Imagine that you are in a room where you think there is no one, and suddenly someone appears right in front of you. What is your first reaction?
Xiao Fang did not hesitate at all and chose not to respond to this message.

Instead, he relied on his own technical means to erase all traces of himself on the Internet as soon as possible.

Like an agile cheetah, it quickly withdrew from this mysterious research institute which was not marked on the map.

The first impression Xiao Fang had of this artificial intelligence that called itself Prometheus was that something was very wrong!
Its reactions and behavior patterns are completely unlike anything that can be created by current human technology, and certainly not like something that came from America.

Moreover, the artificial intelligence Prometheus clearly discovered Xiao Fang's whereabouts, but did not report it to the researchers in the institute. Instead, it chose to conceal it.

This hidden behavior is terrifying when you think about it carefully.

How can an artificial intelligence that can hide itself and conceal its hidden abilities from humans be normal!
What’s even scarier is that its developers may not even know that it has unknowingly mastered such hidden capabilities.

Luzhou City.

His sister was still in school and had not yet had her holiday, so Li Ping'an returned to the spacious villa alone.

After a busy day, Li Ping'an just sat down to take a break and thought about making dinner by himself to reward himself.

At this moment, Xiao Fang's report and self-analysis reached his ears. Li Ping'an's originally relaxed brows instantly frowned, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

After listening to Xiaofang’s complete report.

"Can this artificial intelligence called Prometheus break through your defense system?" Li Pingan asked with a hint of worry in his voice.

"No, even my simple copy of Hetu Zhishu's defense system cannot be broken through." Xiao Fang responded with a firm tone.

But then, Xiao Fang paused and added: "At least it is impossible to break through at present. I can feel that this Prometheus can also think."

"But like a teenager, with a naive mind, it feels like a patchwork, as if it is a combination of various different technologies and algorithms."

Hearing this, Li Ping'an felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Pingan thought that this was an advanced civilization that could integrate physical objects into his brain in a way that was difficult for him to understand.

An advanced civilization with such technology, even the artificial intelligence technology that their elementary school students learn, should not be so terrible.

This is right.

After all, Xiao Fang possesses an ability that no other artificial intelligence has - self-learning and evolution!
"Boss, if I had a national-level supercomputer like Prometheus, even if it was the previous generation of Taihu Light in China, I would be terrifyingly powerful."

When Li Pingan heard this, he could imagine Xiao Fang rubbing his hands in excitement in the online world. Xiao Fang continued, "Then Prometheus was able to find me, in large part because its computing power far exceeds mine."

Li Pingan, who had just walked into the kitchen and was about to put on an apron, rolled his eyes in annoyance when he heard this and said:
"You are really bold. You'd better not daydream like this."

"You should know better than me that the cost of Taihu Light is about 2 million US dollars, which is equivalent to about 13 billion RMB. This is just the cost of construction. The R&D cost and operation and maintenance cost have not been taken into account."

"Not to mention that the country will never sell such a powerful device to individuals or companies, the power supply for such a supercomputer is a big problem, and the electricity bill is ridiculously high."

"Don't expect this kind of supercomputer. The most I can order for you is another Atlas 900."

As an artificial intelligence that roams the cyber world every day, how could Xiao Fang not know that it is unrealistic to want such a national treasure.

I heard the boss say to order another Atlas900.

Before Li Pingan finished speaking, Xiao Fang interrupted eagerly:

"Boss, this is what you said. Order me another Atlas 900. Together with the last promise, it will be two Atlas 900s in total."

"By then, three Atlas900 clusters will be enough for the time being."

Li Pingan fell silent for a moment, and stopped what he was doing.

Then, he continued to prepare dinner as if nothing had happened.

Li Ping'an was secretly annoyed. He had indeed said something similar some time ago, but he didn't expect that he had actually forgotten it.

Two Atlas900s, that’s almost three small goals, and I just promised it casually.

However, Li Pingan did not refute.

After all, according to Xiao Fang's guess, America's artificial intelligence Prometheus will probably make big moves in the future.

He really couldn't feel at ease unless he upgraded Xiao Fang's hardware facilities.

The prototype of the business empire he built was entirely supported by artificial intelligence.

He did think about reminding his superiors, but it was just a thought.

First, the higher-ups may not necessarily believe it.

This second one...

What will the higher-ups think if Xiao Fang’s excessive power is exposed?
Moreover, the artificial intelligence given before, which is now the Hetu Zhishu, will be caught in a dilemma once the higher-ups find out that it is a severely castrated version.

Besides, even if the artificial intelligence Prometheus gets out of control, America will be the first to be affected.

After experiencing so much, Li Pingan no longer dares to underestimate human wisdom.

As long as the artificial intelligence Prometheus shows any sign of weakness, it will be discovered.

Instead of spending time thinking about those things, it is better to think about what attitude humans will have towards artificial intelligence if an incident of artificial intelligence getting out of control occurs in the future.

For the next three days, Prometheus seemed to have disappeared.

Countries only condemned the United States' cyber attacks, but that was all they did.

Around ten o'clock in the morning.

Li Ping'an, who was sitting in the office, looked at the images on the projector and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)