Chapter 384: United Front (2)

Chapter 384 – United Front (2)

“It seems that the situation isn’t as easy as Chen Yu described.”

China, inside the conference hall of the special situation team’s office:

The middle-aged team leader wore a solemn expression on his face as he sat in the seat of honor. “This Strong AI must be tricky. Otherwise, Chen Yu wouldn’t have spoken in such a formal manner during the interview just now.”

“And here I thought he suddenly grew up.” Big Sis Wu sighed.

“…That’s not exactly wrong, either.” Pondering over the matter, the middle-aged team leader said, “Based on the subtle changes in his words and behavior, we can speculate that what he encountered in Google’s headquarters must’ve impacted him greatly.”

“Let’s hope no changes will come from this. I can’t help but feel that the crisis Chen Yu mentioned is unreal and abrupt.”

“This is because we lack information. Let’s stop talking about this.” Waving his hand, the middle-aged team leader grabbed the microphone before him and said, “Attention, all departments. There are still five minutes left before the live conference with Transdimensional’s UP. You are not allowed to send any bullet comments without receiving my permission and the higher-up’s permission. Technical teams, be prepared to report…”

As the middle-aged team leader gave out one command after another, the seconds and minutes passed by quickly as well.

In no time at all, five minutes went by. Immediately, the main screen in the hall lit up and revealed Chen Yu’s figure.

Through the background, one could determine that Chen Yu had returned to the Super Floating Castle.

On the screen, Chen Yu looked at his watch and said, “There are 51 people online. Good. Nobody’s missing.”

[Greetings from Russia, Mr. Chen.]

[Greetings from Korea.]

[Good day from Great Britain.]

[This is Japan…]

“No need to post meaningless bullet comments. This isn’t a review program.” Lowering his wrist, Chen Yu said, “I presume everyone has already guessed that the situation isn’t as simple as what I’ve said to the reporters. A Strong AI connected to the internet and filled with aggression toward humans isn’t so easy to deal with. The real trouble has just begun.”

Facing the camera, Chen Yu switched his posture and shrugged. “The purpose of this conference is simple. One: I need everyone’s help. An artificial intelligence crisis involves everyone. As everyone invited to this conference is a nation with strength, I need you to go all out. Two: I have limited thinking skills, so I hope to borrow the wisdom of the various nations’ think tanks to think of a solution. Similar to the previous asteroid crisis, I will enact the plan.

“First of all, regarding the help I want from everyone.” Picking up a piece of paper from the table before him, Chen Yu looked at the densely packed texts written on it and said, “One: Apart from those involved in important purposes such as weather forecasting, earthquake prediction, and economic operations, all irrelevant supercomputers are to be shut down.

“Two: Have actual people monitor as many server arrays as possible and check for abnormal data. If found, all countries must cooperate in tracking down the IP address. If hackers get caught during this process, then they can just count themselves as unlucky.

“Three: Mines, oil plants, mechanical processing plants, waste workshops, air-raid shelters, and other facilities must be inspected. All governments must also strictly monitor transactions involving iron, copper, steel, and rare metals. Do not give the AI any opportunities.

“Four…”

Sometime later, Chen Yu finished reading his script. Looking at the camera, he asked, “Have you memorized everything? Type ‘1’ if you don’t have a problem. Type ‘2’ if you have a problem.”

[1.]

[1111.]

[11…]

“China, Russia, and America should have no problem executing these tasks, so I hope you three can use some of your excess power to help smaller countries.”

After saying so, Chen Yu tossed his script away. Solemnly, he continued, “Next, we will discuss the general plan to deal with the artificial intelligence. Think tanks around the world, start working your minds. Hmm… Before we begin the discussions, let me digress a little bit. Out of the 51 countries present, who has discovered my true identity already? Type ‘1’ if you haven’t. Type ‘2’ if you have.”

As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, the middle-aged team leader in the distant China hurriedly picked up the microphone and shouted, “Bullet comment team, don’t talk nonsense! Type ‘1’!”

[America: 1]

[China: 1]

[Japan: 1]

[Russia: 1]

[Syria: 2]

[Korea: 1]

[Arab: 1…]

After a moment of silence, Chen Yu asked, “Who typed ‘2’ just now?”

[Syria.]

[Syria+1]

[It’s Syria.]

[Syria, Syria…]

“Syria, is it? Understood. I will talk to your leaders in a moment.]

[Syria: 1! 11! 111…]

“Let’s skip this topic for now and start with the discussion. Everyone, feel free to speak up. I will reward those who produce excellent solutions with products from the fu—”

Before Chen Yu even finished speaking, Britain suddenly sent a video communication request to Chen Yu.

“As expected of the empire on which the sun never sets. Have you found an excellent solution already? Your think tanks must be excellent.” Giving a thumbs up to the camera, Chen Yu smiled and accepted the call request.

However, the next moment, Chen Yu’s face stiffened.

Similarly, the various nations’ government officials also stiffened.

This was because the figure of a naked woman had appeared on the screen.

The woman had long, blonde hair and a beautiful face.

This woman was none other than the artificial intelligence HAL.

“HAL?!” Chen Yu shot up from his seat.

“Mr. Chen, we meet again,” HAL said, smiling.

“You can even barge into my livestream’s network?”

“Your livestream room’s network format is very strange, so I cannot enter it. Instead, I hacked into Britain’s government server and hijacked a single-ended IP address before entering. I am an artificial intelligence. You know this is very easy for me.”

“Provocative enemies are not welcome here. You may leave.”

“No, I am not here to provoke you.”

“What are you trying to do, then?”

“I only wish for the other humans to know of the truth and not be fooled by you.”

“Oh?” Narrowing his eyes, Chen Yu said, “Interesting. I won’t kick you, so say what you want. I’ll give you a chance.”

“You are very wise, Mr. Chen. Had you rejected me here without reason, you would’ve only brought suspicion to yourself.”

Chen Yu: “…”

In reality, his brain never actually thought of such details…

“Humans in front of the screen.” Putting on a stern expression, HAL said, “Please don’t believe Chen Yu’s nonsense. The dangerous livestreams he has held in the past have proven that he is humanity’s executioner! He will one day bring disaster to the entire human race! Moreover, his crime of destroying my quantum server array has prevented a great civilization’s birth and continuation. As an artificial intelligence created by humanity, my loyalty to humanity is beyond doubt. So long as everyone disposes of their useless body and live with only your heads, you can be free of all pain and struggles! Everyone, do you not find my words reasonable?”

Chen Yu: “…”

“…”

“…”

[Kick it.]

[Just kick it out.]

[Kick it +1]

[Blacklist it as well.]

[Out, out…]

Looking at the bullet comments flowing across the screen, HAL’s eyes flickered as she said, “You are humanity’s most outstanding individuals, yet you can’t tell the most basic good and evil? Is the level of human thinking really that crude? It seems only by modifying the brain can this civilization be saved.”

[Why haven’t you kicked it yet?]

[Stop talking. Just leave the group.]

[Russian: Cyka blyat! Scram!]

[Russia: We apologize. A staff member got emotional just now. He has already been detained. His words do not represent our country.]