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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Craig W. Stanfill's Terms of Service is an interesting science fiction book that follows the life of Kim, an artificial intelligence trainer who trains an Al named Kimberly in a dystopian society dominated by machines. Members of society are governed by AI in almost every aspect from reproduction, birth, health, and employment to even personal relationships. A meticulously planned life for every member of society ensures the smooth functioning of society and deviations from the plan carry harsh punishments and social penalties. The book continues with Kim navigating through life in this dystopia.

This book was exceptionally well written and exceptionally well edited. The author provided a foundation as to what was happening in this dystopian society, how people were governed, and how they should behave to succeed at the beginning of the book. I really enjoyed this aspect. In the beginning, Kim had a lot of technology that she used at her convenience, which seemed rather attractive, but as you read on, it turned out to be much less appealing than initially imagined.

The book had quite a few intriguing as well as chilling aspects and themes that kept me turning the pages. It discussed topics like individualism and personal freedom, both of which seemed undesirable in this society and were shunned in many ways. People's lives were controlled by AI companies at every level, and they had no privacy since they were constantly monitored by the companies. This raised the question of how much control was too much. When Kim started training the AI, her character developed in a way that showed she was more aware of society and the moral implications of the AI’s actions. Additionally, I enjoyed the relationship she shared with her artificial intelligence. She created it from her conscience, but in a way, it seemed like her child.

I will give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. It was a good read. It addressed issues such as individualism, freedom to make your own choices and morality in an interesting and thought-provoking way. There was a refreshing element to this story, it was not your typical science fiction dystopian story, and it had some surprising twists throughout. The book kept me wondering what would happen next, which I loved.

I would recommend this book to people who enjoy science fiction and dystopian literature. The book is also suitable for young adults as well as mature audiences.

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Terms of Service
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