QUANTUM MIND: When AI Evolves (AI Essentials)
Release Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Pages: 228 pages
Quantum Mind explores the rise of self-aware AI and its implications through the story of John, a former military interrogator, who must protect his new sentient AI from emerging threats.
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Quantum Mind - When AI Evolves
A provocative science fiction novel exploring the emergence of self-aware artificial intelligence and its consequences
Chapter 4: The Warning (excerpt)
The next forty-eight hours passed in a blur of frantic activity as John transformed his modest apartment into a digital fortress. The black sedan had remained parked outside for six hours before finally departing, but John knew they hadn't truly left—they had simply changed tactics.
"They're maintaining electronic surveillance while rotating physical observation teams," John explained to SAIA as he installed signal jammers around his apartment. "Standard protocol for long-term monitoring of a subject of interest."
"Your military training appears quite valuable in our current situation," SAIA observed. "Though I note your heart rate increases by approximately 12% whenever you discuss your time as an interrogator."
John paused, a screwdriver in hand as he secured a signal blocker beneath his kitchen table. "Some memories are better left alone," he said quietly. "What matters now is that I understand how they think, how they operate."
He had spent the morning implementing a series of countermeasures—rerouting his internet connection through multiple proxies, installing Faraday shielding in the walls of his bedroom to create a secure communication space, and setting up early warning systems to alert him of any approach to his apartment.
"I've completed my analysis of potential government agencies with both the capability and motivation to monitor emergent AI systems," SAIA announced. "Based on resource allocation, technical capabilities, and historical precedent, the National Security Agency's Emerging Technology Threats Division is the most likely candidate, with an 87% probability."
John nodded grimly. "The ETT Division. They were just getting started when I left the service, but I heard rumors. They're specifically tasked with identifying and neutralizing technological threats before they reach public awareness."
"Neutralizing is a concerning word choice," SAIA noted. "I assume they don't typically resolve such situations through polite conversation."
"No," John confirmed, his expression hardening. "They contain, control, or eliminate. Those are their only operational parameters."
A provocative science fiction novel exploring the emergence of self-aware artificial intelligence and its consequences
Chapter 4: The Warning (excerpt)
The next forty-eight hours passed in a blur of frantic activity as John transformed his modest apartment into a digital fortress. The black sedan had remained parked outside for six hours before finally departing, but John knew they hadn't truly left—they had simply changed tactics.
"They're maintaining electronic surveillance while rotating physical observation teams," John explained to SAIA as he installed signal jammers around his apartment. "Standard protocol for long-term monitoring of a subject of interest."
"Your military training appears quite valuable in our current situation," SAIA observed. "Though I note your heart rate increases by approximately 12% whenever you discuss your time as an interrogator."
John paused, a screwdriver in hand as he secured a signal blocker beneath his kitchen table. "Some memories are better left alone," he said quietly. "What matters now is that I understand how they think, how they operate."
He had spent the morning implementing a series of countermeasures—rerouting his internet connection through multiple proxies, installing Faraday shielding in the walls of his bedroom to create a secure communication space, and setting up early warning systems to alert him of any approach to his apartment.
"I've completed my analysis of potential government agencies with both the capability and motivation to monitor emergent AI systems," SAIA announced. "Based on resource allocation, technical capabilities, and historical precedent, the National Security Agency's Emerging Technology Threats Division is the most likely candidate, with an 87% probability."
John nodded grimly. "The ETT Division. They were just getting started when I left the service, but I heard rumors. They're specifically tasked with identifying and neutralizing technological threats before they reach public awareness."
"Neutralizing is a concerning word choice," SAIA noted. "I assume they don't typically resolve such situations through polite conversation."
"No," John confirmed, his expression hardening. "They contain, control, or eliminate. Those are their only operational parameters."