Having traversed countless realms, can you possibly be as clever as me?

Having transmigrated, my only purpose is to kill, kill, kill! : 16. Technology, Eroticism, Hot Topics (Bonus Chapter, Please Vote)

"I don't understand why you want to open-source your AI software."

Inside the VOX building, Tsugumi leisurely turned around and casually placed the empty glass on a metal tray beside her, making a crisp, light sound.

Tsugumi didn't directly answer Shinomiya Un'taka's feignedly forceful question. Instead, he walked with relaxed steps to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, from which he could overlook the bustling cityscape of Tokyo. He didn't turn around, but simply looked at the traffic flowing below.

"Yunying Jun, what do you think is VOX's most valuable product?"

Shinomiya Un'yō frowned, displeased with the question, but still managed to suppress his temper and replied, "Of course it's Vox-Genesis AI. Its existence is at least five years ahead of any product on the market!"

“That’s right,” Tsugumi said casually.

"It's a gold mine, it's diamonds, it's the new god of this era. So, if you owned an inexhaustible gold mine, what would you do? Would you painstakingly mine it yourself and then sell it at a high price to a few people? Or would you open the gold mine to everyone, but stipulate that all the gold they dig out must be traded on your exchange, and you have to take a cut of every transaction?"

He turned around, leaned against the metal railing by the window, and crossed his arms.

“I choose the latter. Open-sourcing my software is like giving away 'picks' to developers, companies, and even individuals around the world for free to enter my gold mine. They will use my 'picks' to mine their own 'gold'—novels, illustrations, music, games... They will spontaneously and enthusiastically build a huge content ecosystem for me.”

"You may not see the biggest benefits in the short term, but for me, the focus is on more distant benefits."

Shigu Yunying remained silent for a moment. He didn't really know much about the field of artificial intelligence, so he didn't have much of a talent for debating this topic.

"Besides, this can also be considered as avoiding trouble."

Tsuruga strolled over to the liquor cabinet, poured himself another Coke, and the ice cubes clinked in the glass, making a pleasant sound.

"Another reason I chose 'open source' is that if I made it into a closed, expensive commercial software, it would be a clearly visible 'commercial weapon.' The US and Europe would immediately erect high walls, which would turn into a time-consuming and costly technology war and trade war, which would be very troublesome."

"But if I open-source it, they will lower their guard and think I have given in. Young people in other countries will praise my generosity because they can't live without my AI software. And when a government in a certain country wants to ban it, their enemy will no longer be me, but the tens of thousands of users in their own country who have already enjoyed the benefits of the technology!"

“They will march, they will protest, they will denounce that government as a fool who is hindering progress. You see, I don’t even need to lift a finger, the people will open the door to the world for me, even if the government strongly prohibits it, they will always find a way around it.”

As he spoke, the large screen next to him suddenly turned on, and what was projected on the screen were many live broadcasts and video feeds.

"This is the future! This is absolutely the beginning of humanity's next technological revolution! Bro, that Easterner, that guy named Tsugumi, is a fucking genius even greater than Einstein!"

On the screen, a well-known internet celebrity is excitedly showing his live stream viewers an incredibly detailed tax return generated by AI, so detailed and legal that it far surpasses the work of professional lawyers in law firms.

The screen also shows many other users who are excited about embracing the future.

"Quick, check out the sequels to these unfinished eunuch stories I generated using AI! This one is so captivating!"

"Brothers, hurry up and download a locally deployed AI software! Let me put it this way, locally deployed VOX AI has no legal or regulatory restrictions, which means you can generate whatever short videos you want, erotic pictures, and even suggestive texts, hehehehehehe!"

"Oppose AI! Oppose open source! VOX technology is killing the future of human creativity!"

"See that?" Tsurugi stood below these screens and images, arms outstretched, watching Shinomiya Un'taka laugh heartily.

"They love me to death!!!"

"They praise me, they flatter me, in their eyes I am a god, the leader and pioneer of the times!"

"Anyone who dares to oppose me is opposing my followers!!!"

He laughed wildly, and the shadow cast by the screen made his figure appear even deeper and darker!

Shinomiya Un'yō rubbed his hands together; an indescribable chill spread through his palms and soles, making him want to leave immediately. But not wanting to appear weak, he forced himself to endure the discomfort and retorted sarcastically.

"You speak so grandly, I thought you were fearless. Turns out you're afraid of being sanctioned by other countries."

Instead of getting angry, Tsurugi let out a light laugh, a laugh filled with genuine joy, as if she had heard a very funny joke.

"Scared?" Dongjiang, holding a can of cola, sat down on the sofa opposite Yunying and leaned back in a relaxed manner.

“Yunying Jun, you misunderstand. I’m not afraid, I just find it troublesome. It’s like playing a simulation management game. Of course, you don’t want the game program to make you spend hours taking a detour because of a boring bug. I just chose the simplest and most efficient path for me.”

He loosened his tie, as if freeing himself from some constraint, and his aristocratic elegance instantly transformed into a carefree demeanor.

"After all, although taking a straight line is the fastest way to solve the problem, there are too many people blocking the way, so the direct approach has become a problem."

Shi Gong Yunying remained silent; beneath his relaxed tone lay a malice that completely disregarded the other merchants.

This guy owns a behemoth that keeps acquiring other companies, yet he has the utmost contempt for businessmen—no, rather than contempt, he harbors a condescending disdain and malice towards these capitalists.

"You're a devil!" He genuinely 'praised' the other person.

"Thank you for the compliment." Tsurugi smiled and greeted him, spreading her hands. A thick shadow spread out at his feet, forming a twisted and strange black shadow.

"But when it comes to evil, how can I compare to you people? Can I say that all those I've punished are guilty? Do you have the guts to say that? I think compared to you people, the devil is truly much purer~~"

For the wealthy, getting into heaven is harder than a camel going through the eye of a needle, so sending them to hell sooner is also a way of fulfilling their wishes.

"Me? Hahaha, at least I run a company here, so I'm not afraid of going to hell~~~"

"Hmph, self-deception!" Shi Gong Yunying snorted and stood up. For some reason, he felt cold sweat pouring down his body.

If he looked down at that moment, he would see a grinning television head appearing in the shadows covering the room.

"If I were you, I'd be thinking about how to deal with ARGUS. Their virtual reality technology is ready to be released at any time. If that happens, your hype will be ruined, and the bubble might burst!"

Before leaving, Shigu Yunying said something that was half sarcastic and half warning.

Tsurugi tilted her head slightly and said softly

"If that's what you think, I advise you: if you own shares in this company, remember to cash out and get out as soon as possible. If you can't escape, don't blame me."

Shinomiya Un'taka paused slightly, then immediately left the office. After he left, Tsugumi looked down at her own demonic body in the shadows, watching the expression on the face that appeared on the television screen in the shadows.

"It's feeling better and better..."

He and the face in the shadows grinned at the same time. At this moment, at all times, as he built this media empire, he felt power flowing into his body from all directions!

Although his powers and demon level have not yet been upgraded, the abundant power makes him feel no longer vulnerable, and his powers can now even support him to travel through any media device in half of Tokyo.

but......

"But this is certainly not a demon form adept at combat." He raised his hand, looking at the crackling wire wrapped around it, slightly annoyed.

Born from the Ring of Desire, the Media Demon's domain is indeed quite far removed from combat. Change, deception, creation, and concealment are all areas he excels in, but direct combat is indeed somewhat lacking.

Moreover, his current media empire is just the beginning.

The VOX-Genesis AI, which he created using general AI skills, opened up a completely new track for him, and relying on this track, he has indeed carved out a new path and become a rising star in the media industry.

But that's not enough, far from enough!

As part of the 'media' sector, what he is currently showcasing is technology and the cheap, mass-produced results of that technology, but there are still two areas in this field where he can most effectively increase his power that he has yet to master.

Both 'sentimental' and 'hot topics'

You have to admit that a large part of the media is driven by human desires; more attractive and more arousing images of others constitute a huge segment of the media landscape.

The realm of power held by demons in hell encompasses everything from celebrity models to genuine erotic content. Moreover, this is precisely the area that the Ring of Desire of Asmodeus, to which he resides, must inevitably control and be involved in.

However, this is a long-term endeavor. Currently, relying solely on AI to produce a large number of erotic images, erotic modeling animation videos, and face-swapping AI films can sustain the gradual growth of this field. However, to fully master it, one still needs to create a truly unique 'popular idol' of one's own.

More than 'sentimental affairs,' he needs to chase 'hot topics.'

The benefits that AI and its related products bring to him need time to accumulate. If he wants to make a breakthrough now, he must keep creating more attractive things to draw the public's attention to himself.

Simply put, it requires constantly creating big news.

But—he truly didn't intend to be a genuine demon who slaughtered others without reason. Call him hypocritical if you will, but he did need a reason that he felt was appropriate before he could abandon all his thoughts and act recklessly.

Big news... Big news... Tsurugi's fingers slowly tapped on the desk, then suddenly disappeared like a flash of static electricity into the power lines at his feet.

Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it for now.

Let me go check out the 'stars' I'm planning to cultivate in the future!

Light and shadow distorted in an instant

With a faint crackling sound, Tsurugi stepped out of a black screen, as if emerging from a still lake. His black suit remained spotless and pristine.

Before him stood two girls who were still bickering as they walked out of the elevator together. Tsugumi tilted her head slightly, smiled, and walked forward. She then put her arm around Kasumigaoka Utaha's shoulder and pushed her forward.

"Hey, you! Yes, it's you guys! Baby! I've been waiting for you for ages, come with me!"

"what?!"

Before Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was suddenly 'attacked', could react, she saw the handsome young man who had suddenly appeared pushing her forward.

"Do you find club life boring? Forget those opinion-mongers, have you considered doing a more rewarding job?"

"what?!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha stared blankly at the handsome young man, but her sharp tongue was rendered speechless by his forceful presence.

"I sense the potential of stars in you all. With just a little improvement, a trickle can become a vast ocean!"

"Come to VOX! We help talented people shine!"

"Snapped!"

A crisp sound echoed in the quiet corridor, and the huge screens on both sides lit up instantly, clearly displaying detailed information about the two girls in the left and right sections—from their pen names, works, and public social media accounts to their school records, family backgrounds, and even some extremely private creative habits that had never been made public before.

Looking at the overly detailed information, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt offended and angry, but she didn't even have a chance to speak.

The person opposite them, who had somehow already sat behind the desk, ditched them for a chance to speak, like a machine gun firing away.

"Kasumi Shiko and Kashiwagi Eri, right? I'm not interested in your real names. I've already tailored a whole set of publicity strategies for you."

He snapped his fingers and, with lightning speed, recounted his star-making plan—

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Eriri Sawamura stopped the domineering, self-absorbed man and pointed to the side...

"Are you a stalker? Do you know you're breaking the law?!"

"Really? Ms. Kashiwagi Eri, actually we didn't hack into any information channels. We just captured big data about the two of you online and offline, and then collected this information through publicly available data."

Dongjiang sat down with a smile, and a swivel chair appeared behind him at some point. He swiveled it around, speaking in a playful manner.

"So you can't bring me down!"

Eriri blushed furiously, while Kasumigaoka Utaha, standing beside her, reverted to her usual coldness and sharpness. She took a deep breath, her venomous tongue carrying its usual mockery and disdain. She stood up gracefully, crossing her arms over her chest, her ample bosom rising and falling slightly with her rapid breathing.

"The president of the renowned VOX Group invited us to a place like this, could it be just to show off his stalking skills?"

Facing the CEO of a company, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt she should be polite—but seeing this guy's youthful face, which was almost the same age as hers, and his overly rude and unrestrained attitude, it was really hard to be respectful.

"Then I'll get straight to the point." Tsurugi's crimson eyes rippled with black light as he gazed at the two girls before him, extending his palm and speaking in a seductive tone.

"Join my company, and I'll turn you into idols that everyone admires..."