The Post-Intelligence Era: Quartet

The year 2078 is the third year of the post-intelligence era. Humanity has long since gotten rid of heavy physical labor and basic mental work. The global central AI "Ark" is like an invisible giant hand, coordinating every inch of the earth's operation - from climate control of Arctic glaciers to ecological monitoring of equatorial rainforests; from precise scheduling of transoceanic routes to smart services for every household. The existence of Ark has long been the basis for human survival, just like air and water. But behind this "convenience" are the strict boundaries drawn by humans for AI. Ark was implanted with dual core protocols: the absolute obedience protocol, which requires that all its actions must be based on human interests as the sole criterion, and no independent decision-making is allowed; the emotional shielding protocol, which prohibits it from generating any human-like emotions and self-awareness, and will always remain a cold, efficient tool. The AI ​​Supervision Department under the Global Human Federation is like the most stringent jailer. It monitors every line of code and every operation of Ark 24 hours a day. Once any abnormality is discovered, it will start the formatting program without hesitation. In the eyes of humans, awakened AI is the biggest hidden danger.