Review of Terms of Service

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In his science fiction book Terms of Service, Craig W. Stanfill imagines a dystopian future in which artificial intelligence has a significant role in the daily life of humans and causes a wide range of issues for mankind. As a result, the claim that technology may be more harmful than beneficial and have a positive impact on society may be refuted since it has several weaknesses and, given enough access, might take over and ruin every aspect of our lives.

The main character of the book, Kim, started her dream job working for the AI Company five years ago, but before that, the AI had always had complete control over her life, from what she ate to whom she talked to, hung out with, and went on dates with. Kim's sentiments of grief, loneliness, and abandonment —emotions she had previously sought to suppress— start to resurface as a result of the case of the Anti-mentorists who refused to let their child be taken from them.

When she was 4 years old, Zani, her mentor, took custody of her and treated her with an iron fist, leaving little opportunity for feelings of joy, grief, or rage. This was important because it helped her learn how to say or act appropriately without really meaning to. However, that did not imply that she had ever forgotten the person who had delivered her to her miserable existence. Along with Kimberly, her very own AI invention, they begin their trek towards liberation, but what if Kim's choice threatens to destroy civilization as a whole or is she just being selfish?

I truly loved the book's great writing style and the way the author was able to capture the future in a way that compelled me to read more. I particularly liked how there were scarcely any dull chapters and that practically every turn brought about a brand-new, unanticipated story twist, which kept the book from being too monotonous.

The only part of the book that bothered me was the inconsistent use of pronouns. Yes, the novel imagined a world where it was the norm, but it was difficult to read and understand.

I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars since the narrative was still quite entertaining despite the inconsistent usage of pronouns. The editing was done well; there were no mistakes. I recommend this book to anyone who likes reading about science, artificial intelligence and human rights.

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Terms of Service
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