ARIA: Artificial Intelligence with Autonomous Awareness

Chapter 9's

My team and I were in the main lab on the third floor of the ArfaTech research building. I'm standing on the left. At the very end of the desk row the researchers who are the research team of robotics and humanoid robots that I employ. My 3 researchers were staring at the glass monitor and occasionally typing on the desk, as well as the keyboard that seemed to merge. They were all outstanding young talents, while the 3 researchers who had been held hostage by armed groups the other day seemed to be fiddling with humanoid robots that attacked me and Aria. They were in a glass room with one plain white humanoid robot that appeared to have no gender identification lying there.

I was lucky, I was allowed to join the police investigation as an independent investigator and an expert witness.

We were only allowed to bring 1 robot to be examined.

"How's Denis, you got anything? " I said to the young man on my left. I leaned against the table opposite their seat.

"Well, Dr. Arfa after we've been researching with Dr. Dr. Rina, we found that the processor used in this humanoid robot uses the same material as the Aria processor. "

"You mean Praseodymium? " Manyaku wonder.

"How is it possible? and do these robots have consciousness" I asked again.

"I've investigated this too, not Dr. Arphae. " Answer Denis

"I think this processor can only process very quickly, without any awareness. Computing is incredible, but the technology is not yet enough to make an awareness. " Additional Denis.

"Are you able to track down what companies might make these robots? " Tanyaku.

"Nil, I can't trace it from her ip. It's directed to a fake Ip. But I tracked down a few companies that were developing quantum computing technology. There are 3 companies that develop it. " Denis said while opening a list of suspected companies on his monitor screen.

"Then, from all three companies? Which company is possible. " Tanyaku.

I can't be sure yet. We need more evidence" Denis replied

"But there's another possibility". Denis kept his fingers off the keyboard.

"Whatis that? " Seek me to let Denis move on.

"This is a stolen AI, these AI robots according to digital forensics have been reset. The memory before him was erased. It's likely that he obeyed the one who reset it"

"******* said you? " I said in a high tone.

"This country has *******? " i continue to ask.

"Sorry, I'd rather say ******* than armed criminal groups"

"They have been carrying out sporadic, planned acts"

"everything's related". Denis.

"mmm.. It's worse than I thought. "

"but on what basis is this all? "

"This is not yet clear, likely due to rumors of cooperation between AI companies and the government to implement new security systems for the country. This could be a fly drone or a surveillance bracelet. Although this is just a rumor, there have been many rejections and concerns that have spread in the community. " It was clearly Denis who was currently staring at me.

"It's worrying tau.. Especially now that the legal system has used AI completely. How far will humans depend on AI? " Said Lisa who was beside Denis right. They're a team.

"You're right. I agree with you. What is worrying is our meaning as human beings". Denis argued

" hmmm. "everyone subdues seem to ponder on this.

I crossed my arms while tapping my right hand on my elbow. Then I straightened my body.

"All right !!" I suddenly spoke up startling all of them..

"Then.. How are we going to report to the police? " Ask me.

They looked confused, no one answered for a moment.

"I think it's missing from the ****** section when we report it, we report the possibility for these three companies"

"Then, let them decide on the next step"

"our job is just to help the police conduct digital forensics on these humanoid robots"

"Ok, I think our investigation has been through. We'll report back to the police".I removed my hand from the position.

" Good Mr. Arfa"

Suddenly Aria came to open the entrance made of glass.

"Dad, how's the investigation going? "

"We haven't found out which company is producing these robots"

"father's spirit is okay. No need to rush"

"No Aria, I'm afraid this is happening again"

"Don't worry dad, I'll practice martial arts. "

hmm that's not enough.

I thought in my heart.

"All right, I trust you. Stay alert and careful."

"Then, how's your school" "just a passing exam, right? "

"Don't worry dad, I can definitely graduate with satisfactory grades "

"of course I believe you"

"Aria, come with me."

"Where's dad? "

"To rooftop. We'll talk for a moment."

Aria followed me to the rooftop. We looked at the tall buildings in front of us. Seen very high tower in the distance, the tower is one of the centers of AI development in this city. The tower building looked as glittering at night as it is today. With the foundation in the form of three circles that merge into a non-taper triangle shape, the more upward the more tapered.

"Aria, do you remember what I said about AI?" I asked Aria.

"yes father, the AI who cheats and pretends to be conscious. More dangerous than artificial consciousness."

"really. There is another, namely unyielding AI. They will continue to do the computing until their goal is achieved. The worry is that if AI falls or is taken advantage of by people with a purpose .. evil I mean it doesn't fit into the agreed values of AI for humanity. "

"Aria, I think you need an upgrade. I'll do it after you celebrate the graduation ceremony" I continued.

"really dad.?"

Aria looked enthusiastic. He seemed to make a happy expression.

"Of course, for your protection."

"Okay dad, thank you. I'll look forward to."