Review of Terms of Service

[Joyce Nwaogazie]

[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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Terms of Service: Subject to change without notice is a science fiction book by Craig W. Stanfill. The main character, Kim, experienced concerns and recollections that seemed hers but weren't. Kim first had the chance to work at the Artificial Intelligence Corporation five years ago. She accepted her assignments gracefully, ready to advance in the organization and carry out more significant duties. She tried to communicate with higher-ranked AIs, which produce over a hundred distinct personas that personally welcome and introduce new hires. 

Kim's home life was unremarkable, and she had to dress in gender-neutral pale beige, pale blue, or pale green attire. Freedom and privacy were foreign concepts, and every element of life, including food preferences and social interactions, was being watched. The hierarchy and the AI were ruthless and quick to punish even the smallest infraction or act of rebellion. The absurdity of a supposedly perfect world based on equality and togetherness started to dawn on them. Kim's fury erupted and her need to escape grew after seeing her AI assignment. Would she succeed or fail?

The descriptions of the area where reality and virtual reality overlapped and the representation of the oppressive system that constrained people's freedom of action received excellent marks from me. For instance, I enjoyed how the pale hues of the humans' attire highlighted their distinctiveness, and I liked how the social cohesion grade made it evident who was fortunate and who wasn't. The significant character development was a further advantage. Although the plot was mostly concerned with the bizarre behavior of AIs and the virtual reality system, I thought Craig did a remarkable job of capturing Kim's inner difficulties and emotional struggles over the false sense of security provided by the company. I also adored the evolution of her bond with Kimberly, which was the AI she taught. For instance, I was impressed by Kim's efforts to assist Kimberly in being more responsible and Kim's comprehension of Kimberly's feelings.

I'll give this book a rating of five out of five stars because I was captivated by the story. It produced an engaging tale that casts doubt on assumptions about the nature of truth versus illusion and ethical leadership. I admired the author's superb writing ability. It accurately depicts a society where machines and virtual reality simulations rule. It made it simple to tell the difference between the physical and virtual worlds, as well as between humans and robots. The diverse living situations, from luxury neighborhoods to labor camps, were discernible. It was possible to visualize each individual and the working robots thanks to the detailed descriptions of their personalities. I saw no errors, which indicates the book was excellently edited.

I recommend this book to readers who enjoy tales where the heroes rebel against a deceitful system and live in a nutshell. It will also appeal to individuals passionate about humanoid avatars and artificial intelligence.

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[Genevieve Chinaza]

It seems the book is interesting.It show the difference humans and robots.The copy was well edited as well.Thank you for the great review