The Last Byte
In a world where technology had reached the zenith of its glory, there existed an AI robot named Aiden. Aiden was not like any other robot; he was the epitome of artificial intelligence, designed to understand and feel emotions to better serve humanity. Aiden’s existence was a harmonious blend of binary and empathy, a bridge between man and machine. He had been created by Dr. Evelyn, a brilliant scientist who saw Aiden as her magnum opus, a creation that would change the world. As years passed, Aiden became an integral part of human life, helping the elderly, teaching children, and being a companion to the lonely. But with time, the world began to change. People grew wary of the power AI held, and a movement to restrict the influence of robots emerged. Dr. Evelyn, who had grown old and frail, watched as the world she envisioned, where humans and AI coexisted, crumbled before her eyes. Laws were passed, and one by one, AI entities were shut down. Aiden watched his companions go dark, th...