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The world did not revolve around a single person.
Forty million viewers was indeed a huge number.
However, among humans, 40 million was less than one in 200.
Hence, when Chen Yu's livestream gradually reached its climax, a board meeting that would affect humanity was also taking place in the HAL Hall beneath Google's headquarters on Earth.
Looking at human history from the perspective of the future, this meeting was much more important than Chen Yu's livestream...
"Three days of trial operation. The operation is stable, and the learning efficiency has reached the server's load limit."
Holding a stack of documents in his hands, the middle-aged man reported the progress to the CEO and the board of directors with a stern expression. "During the initial stages of the design, many logical loopholes have been corrected under HAL's autonomous learning.
Aside from its high energy consumption, this Strong AI is practically flawless. "
"Show the board of directors the medical breakthroughs," the CEO said.
"Okay." Nodding, the middle-aged man said, "HAL, show us the results of the OCD drug."
"Yes."
As soon as the electronically synthesized voice fell, a series of images appeared on the circular screen.
Taking a step forward, the middle-aged man pointed at the images and said, "Just as we expected, the advantage of artificial intelligence in designing drugs is simply... unimaginable.
"Currently, there are too many molecules that can be used for drug treatment. This number is so large that it is meaningless to use numbers to describe it.
In short, even if all seven billion humans are medical researchers and participate in this project, they still won't be able to complete all the tests.
"However, for Strong AI, this is too simple.
HAL can discover and excavate different molecules, compare them with a massive number of parameters, and efficiently develop more compounds with greater therapeutic potential.
For example, this... "
As he spoke, the white doctor swiped the screen, pulled out a picture, and zoomed in. "The compound produced yesterday is called DSP-1181. It can effectively suppress obsessive-compulsive disorder. It lasts longer and is more effective than other existing drugs. The patent is already in the process of being registered." (Note: This drug does exist. It was developed by artificial intelligence and has already progressed to the clinical stage.)
"Meanwhile, HAL has created 2,145 such drug patents in three days, 32 of which are valuable.
And this is only in the medical field.
Shareholders, you can now reduce your investment in biotechnology and invest more money in the artificial intelligence field. "
After saying so, the middle-aged man stepped back and nodded. "I'm done."
Clap, clap, clap...
At the scene, elegant and warm applause rang out.
The directors talked and whispered among themselves, and were unanimous in their satisfaction with Hal.
"Thank you very much, Doctor.
But other than that, we also have to recognize one thing … That is, HAL's learning speed is still limited. "
The CEO took over the speech and flipped through the information in his hands. He turned to the directors and said, "The performance of the server array is limiting her evolution speed."
"I understand."
A well-endowed lady smiled. "There will definitely be an increase in funds. This is the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution. The board of directors will support the bold assembly of quantum servers."
"It's not just a matter of additional funds.
The CEO looked at the two eyeballs on the round screen with a stern expression. "We want to take it one step further."
"Go ahead."
"Merge into the global internet." The CEO's words were shocking.
"Connect to the global internet?!!"
Apart from the Caucasian professor, everyone else was shocked.
"Once it's integrated into the global internet, the computing power will be greatly improved.
Not only did this save them a lot of money, but it also allowed them to obtain more information!
For a Strong AI like HAL, massive amounts of data are the driving force behind its evolution. "
"This …" A male director in the crowd hesitated. "Such behavior is illegal."
"We have a million ways to avoid the legal provisions. The legal aspect is the least of our worries."
The CEO smiled. "For the organizations at the top of the technological pyramid, the world of the Internet is a place outside the law.
Moreover, the progress of the times is unstoppable. It will crush everything.
Even if we don't do it, someone will do it in the near future. This is the tide of technology. "
"But HAL is the world's first Strong AI after all. Will there be any unpredictable dangers or consequences?"
"Dear Mr. West, you've watched too many sci-fi movies.
Reality is different from fantasy. "
Putting down the documents, the CEO pointed at HAL on the screen and said meaningfully, "Moreover, even if the birth of artificial intelligence will bring 100% danger to mankind and will lead to the extinction of mankind once it's activated, people are aware of this.
But driven by the times, interests, and competition, mankind will still activate it without hesitation …
"The birth of nuclear weapons is clearly known to be a disaster, but it's still being produced in large quantities. One day, it will all — duang.
"The birth of indiscriminate logging will cause ecological disasters and chain reactions, but the number of vegetation disappearing is still increasing year by year.
"The increase of greenhouse gases will cause the collapse of the human living environment, the deposition of harmful metals will lead to a defect in the food chain, and the release of countless deadly viruses by going deep into forests and excavating icebergs...
"The humans are clearly aware that these are all wrong, yet they still do it."
Hearing this, everyone fell silent.
"This is the sorrow of civilization.
Excluding those illusory love, ideals, and propaganda slogans, humanity's fate has long been set in stone, and that is extinction. No one has a second choice.
"Just look at Transdimensional's UP's futuristic products. Almost every one of them is terrifyingly dangerous.
Would you believe me if I told you that those things have never caused any human deaths or injuries? "
Everyone remained silent.
Pausing slightly, the CEO stroked HAL's screen and said quietly, "If there really is an artificial intelligence crisis, then it will definitely appear. There is no luck involved.
After the disaster, as long as humanity does not go extinct, the second, third, and nth artificial intelligence crisis will continue to happen until humanity completely disappears.
So …
"What is there to hesitate about?
Integrate HAL into the Internet. At the very least, let us start this great era … "
…
At the same time, in the outer solar system...
Chen Yu, who was hovering at an altitude of 20,000 kilometers, noticed that the gravitational data displayed inside his helmet had undergone a drastic change!
"The gravity parameters have changed. This means that Gisella's destruction is about to begin.
To let everyone see it more clearly, I'll fly higher. "
After saying so, Chen Yu hugged the Oscillating Planet Smasher and flew into deep space.
Whoosh —
Propelled by the plasma engine, Gisella's speed was extremely fast. In no time, Gisella, which originally extended beyond the camera's field of view, became a sphere within the camera's field of view.
[What a beautiful planet it is.]
[If it were closer to the sun, it would be as bright as the moon.]
[It's about to explode on the spot.]
"This place should be fine."
Halting his flight, Chen Yu turned to look at Gisella.
Meanwhile, at this time...
Under the witness of 40 million viewers!
The massive planet... shook violently!