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Three New-ish Books Involving AI
More books written about AI and not by AI
AI is evolving. Becoming more and more human-like in its responses. The day will come when you can’t tell if you’re communicating with AI or a human.
These writers attempt to address the issue in fiction. Some are just fun. Others are thought provoking.
They’re all worth a read.
Try ‘em. They’re better than anything on TV. Promise. Well, except for The Penguin, maybe.
William by Mason Coile
This is a stark, AI in your face, psychological thriller. Henry builds robots. He has a pregnant wife. He’s agoraphobic. They live in their highly secure home surrounded by inventions Henry has built. This includes William. William is an AI humanoid, without legs, bulging eyes and milk curd white skin. He’s locked in the lab. Until he’s not.
While I can’t feel,” he explains, “I can bear witness to feeling. Create it in others. Amplify it. And what experience is more profound than suffering? — William
It’s creepy. It’s fun. It’s a perfect October read.
