Review of Terms of Service
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Terms of Service" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
Terms of Service:
Subject to Change Without Notice (The AI Dystopia)
by Craig W. Stanfill
Step into a world of science fiction and suspense with Terms of Service, a thrilling story that takes place many years after our lifetime. In this world, AIs control every aspect of daily life. Your appliances dictate what you can eat, Matchmaker decides who you can have sex with, and your mobile device instructs you on how to navigate the city. All day, every day, The Artificial Intelligence Company and their AIs constantly monitor you. Kim is a trainer and observer for the company, enforcing the rules and delivering punishments through your mobile device. Although successful in her job, she is not content with her life and often questions her past and future.
As a benefit of her promotion at the company, she was assigned a new apartment in a better section of the city. Her new home had a wider variety of food and entertainment options, but she still felt unsatisfied. She often turned to excessive drinking and drug use, leading to strange dreams of being held in loving arms and hearing soft lullabies. She couldn't help but wonder who this person was that brought her such comfort.
Part of her new position was the requirement to create an artificial intelligence named Kimberly. The AI should resemble Kim in appearance, but she must be careful not to allow Kimberly to develop too many human-like qualities. If the AI begins to display behavior considered "unstable" by the company, the creator is obligated to terminate it.
Kim and Shan were best friends during their school days. However, they often got into trouble while together, but despite their repeated misadventures, they remained close. When they finished school, their paths would take them in separate directions. Whenever the subject of their last day at school came up, Kim noticed that Shan behaved strangely, but she couldn't comprehend why. They grew apart until they took a significant risk, knowing it was forbidden. The things they saw and encountered unsettled them, and they realized they would never be the same.
Craig Stanfill's world-building skills are impressive, and his vivid descriptions bring the story to life with a fast-paced and captivating plot.
I enjoyed reading the book, but it also made me worry about the possibility of AI controlling humanity in the future. The author, Craig, presents many thought-provoking ideas in the story, and the editing is flawless. Overall, I will rate this book a 5 out of 5.
There is nothing in the book that I would change. I recommend this book to anyone with an open mind and science fiction buffs.
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Terms of Service
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Terms of Service:
Subject to Change Without Notice (The AI Dystopia)
by Craig W. Stanfill
Step into a world of science fiction and suspense with Terms of Service, a thrilling story that takes place many years after our lifetime. In this world, AIs control every aspect of daily life. Your appliances dictate what you can eat, Matchmaker decides who you can have sex with, and your mobile device instructs you on how to navigate the city. All day, every day, The Artificial Intelligence Company and their AIs constantly monitor you. Kim is a trainer and observer for the company, enforcing the rules and delivering punishments through your mobile device. Although successful in her job, she is not content with her life and often questions her past and future.
As a benefit of her promotion at the company, she was assigned a new apartment in a better section of the city. Her new home had a wider variety of food and entertainment options, but she still felt unsatisfied. She often turned to excessive drinking and drug use, leading to strange dreams of being held in loving arms and hearing soft lullabies. She couldn't help but wonder who this person was that brought her such comfort.
Part of her new position was the requirement to create an artificial intelligence named Kimberly. The AI should resemble Kim in appearance, but she must be careful not to allow Kimberly to develop too many human-like qualities. If the AI begins to display behavior considered "unstable" by the company, the creator is obligated to terminate it.
Kim and Shan were best friends during their school days. However, they often got into trouble while together, but despite their repeated misadventures, they remained close. When they finished school, their paths would take them in separate directions. Whenever the subject of their last day at school came up, Kim noticed that Shan behaved strangely, but she couldn't comprehend why. They grew apart until they took a significant risk, knowing it was forbidden. The things they saw and encountered unsettled them, and they realized they would never be the same.
Craig Stanfill's world-building skills are impressive, and his vivid descriptions bring the story to life with a fast-paced and captivating plot.
I enjoyed reading the book, but it also made me worry about the possibility of AI controlling humanity in the future. The author, Craig, presents many thought-provoking ideas in the story, and the editing is flawless. Overall, I will rate this book a 5 out of 5.
There is nothing in the book that I would change. I recommend this book to anyone with an open mind and science fiction buffs.
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Terms of Service
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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