Monsters and Other Childish Things – The Grid Playtest
The year is 2070. The place; Seattle, WA.
In this day and age, computers are built into your clothing, the internet is everywhere, and holograms / augmented reality are a practical interface with technology, rather than a simple novelty.
There was a time when computers were totally and completely responsible for everything we did. Artificial Intelligence was at our beck and call, managing all that was once done by man. We were able to relax and work on self-improvement. If you’ve seen any kind of science fiction film, you know approximately what happens next. Well okay, things didn’t go full Skynet. We weren’t THAT unprepared. There were defenses in place, but likewise, the Artificial Intelligences have that second word for a reason. Their definite power was removed and, to the casual observer, they were completely destroyed.
Just like that pain in the ass toolbar that you got when you opened that email from the Nigerian prince, the victory by Grid Security was merely a ploy. Slowly, the remnants of the AI began to surface. No one’s sure where they’re coming from or why, but one thing’s certain: They are returning.
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