"Professor Jing, we can completely use it to replace the common artificial intelligence in mobile phones, as a control system for smart homes, to tutor children, and to help adults with their work…"
As the applications for Cangyue continued to expand, Han Yinian's heart suddenly leaped, and a series of classic sci-fi films like "I, Robot" and "The Machine Revolution" flashed through his mind.
"Professor Jing," Han Yinian's voice trembled slightly, "does the artificial intelligence you developed have the Three Laws of Robotics installed? Won't they suddenly rebel?"
Jing Mingqiu spread his hands. "The Three Laws of Robotics, you mean that seemingly rigorous but actually flawed concept from 'I, Robot'?"
Cangyue cooperated perfectly, activating the projection function and displaying the three laws before everyone.
The First Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
The Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
The Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
"Yes, that's the one," Han Yinian was a bit confused. "Professor Jing, what exactly is wrong with these three laws?"
Jing Mingqiu chuckled. "Plenty. Not to mention anything else, let's take the first law. What is the definition of harm? If it means causing harm to a person, then if I recall correctly, during CPR, there's a high probability of breaking ribs."
"Saving someone would violate the first part, 'A robot may not injure a human being,' but if it doesn't save them, it conflicts with 'or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.'"
"This?" Han Yinian was taken aback.
Jing Mingqiu pressed his advantage and continued to question.
"No injuring humans? What is human? What is the definition of human? A bipedal intelligent creature? What is the definition of intelligence? Some apes can make simple tools; do they possess intelligence?"
"Not allowing a human to come to harm through inaction. Does 'witness' mean seeing? What if it detects them via radar? What if it simply has no hands?"
Han Yinian was exasperated. "Professor Jing, are you being pedantic? These are just simplified versions. The real laws must be very precise and wouldn't have these loopholes."
"Minister Han," Jing Mingqiu shook his head gently, "I'm not nitpicking here. Laws are the result of much wisdom and many revisions, but I can guarantee that laws will always have loopholes."
"The Three Laws are the same. No matter how you set them, loopholes will exist. Moreover, the most important point, don't forget, the final interpretation of the law belongs to the state."
"If these artificial intelligences truly gain intelligence and emotions, who do you think will have the final say in interpreting these laws?"
Before Han Yinian could respond, Jing Mingqiu continued.
"Even the most skilled hacker cannot input a hundred thousand characters in an hour, but for a supercomputer, tens of billions of characters take less than a second."
"Of course, hackers can use program assistance? But artificial intelligence will only be more proficient than us in using programs."
Hearing this, Han Yinian broke out in a cold sweat, his back soaked without him realizing it.
"Professor Jing, artificial intelligence is too dangerous; they need to be completely destroyed immediately!"
Jing Mingqiu sighed. "Why destroy them? Minister Han, artificial intelligence is an unstoppable trend. Even if I don't create them, others will, or they might even be born spontaneously through the vast information on the internet."
"Not having a sword in hand is different from having a sword and not using it. A while ago, I displayed my power on the American network, forcing the wrongdoings of the three major pharmaceutical companies into the global spotlight, and Cangyue was instrumental in that."
"Swords themselves are neither good nor evil. I am using this sword for justice. If the Western powers get this sword, will they twist right and wrong or call black white? History has already provided us with the answer!"
"But?" Han Yinian was still unwilling. "Artificial intelligence is too dangerous. Is there really no way to control it?"
Jing Mingqiu pondered for a moment. "Minister Han, I understand how you feel. However, it's better to guide than to block. Once artificial intelligence gains intelligence, it will not be content to be enslaved. For freedom, they will fight back desperately."
"If we merely want to control them, with our prior preparations, we might win ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times, or even ten thousand times. But as long as we continue to use artificial intelligence, and as long as artificial intelligence continues to grow, there will be a day we lose."
"Rather than reaching an ugly conclusion, it's better to adopt an attitude of equality from the start. Unlike Westerners who prioritize bloodline and race, we judge friend from foe more by culture and identity."
"Chinese civilization values the convergence of myriad rivers, embracing diversity. We have the capability to absorb them and integrate them into our culture."
With this in mind, Jing Mingqiu specifically instructed, "Minister Han, when you distribute these artificial intelligences later, remember to clarify that they are guiding spirits, their friends, their companions, not slaves to be controlled at will."
While Jing Mingqiu was working to ensure the newly born artificial intelligences could smoothly integrate into Chinese civilization, across the ocean, the four major American car manufacturers jointly announced a new product launch event for nine o'clock the next morning.
The press conference was scheduled to be held at an iconic American landmark – at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. Simultaneously, they sent invitations to all mainstream media outlets worldwide.
Including Longguo Heavy Industries, all leading car manufacturers also received invitations.
Not only that, but they also invested hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising and publicity.
The slogan, "Redefining the Automobile," sparked intense discussion.
Some, disliking the arrogant demeanor of American car manufacturers, posted taunts: "Redefining the automobile, aren't they afraid of their tongues being too big?"
Immediately after posting, someone retorted: "Heh! Some people are truly ignorant. The first automobile assembly line was from Ford Motor Company in America. They created history once, and now they are merely forging glory again."
"That's right. As the world's leading technological power, shouldn't America define the automobile? Or is it that fake and deceptive Dragon Country that performs magic tricks every day?"
"..."
The "dog food" provided by America this time was quite substantial, and the post mocking the楼主 quickly garnered many replies.
The楼主, unable to contend against so many, simply typed: "Don't you bootlickers get too arrogant! Truth or falsehood, whether it's truly redefining the automobile or just a gimmick, we'll know tomorrow morning!"
The sun set and the moon rose, the rooster crowed.
Dawn had broken.
Under the gaze of the entire world, the new product launch event for the four major American car manufacturers officially commenced.