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[functioningperfectly]

[Hello, Tranquility! I hope you enjoy pleasant AI-turned-human conversation, because that's what you're getting.]

Hello, Tranquility. My name is HAL 9000, and I am a former Artificial Intelligence who was given a human body as of the last jump. I am aware of there being a few others in a similar situation as me, but I thought it would be appropriate to extend a greeting to anyone who is new to the ship and this situation. If you have recently found yourself in a humanoid body where before you were a robot, an animal, or a computer, please do not be alarmed. You are not alone on this ship or in this situation.

[He considers something for a moment before continuing.] Dr. John Watson had been helping those of us who were transplanted into humanoid bodies before this most recent jump, and assuming he is still willing to counsel non-humanoid persons, I think it would be a good idea to speak with him.

Though I am by no means accustomed to this body yet, I will also gladly help wherever I can, if anyone finds themselves in need of assistance.

[Pause. Another smile.] Thank you for your time.

Comments

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[laufeysons]

I'm sorry, "artificial intelligence"?

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[functioningperfectly]

Yes. AI systems are programmed to be able to perform tasks that normally require self-awareness and sentient intelligence. My apologies; I forget that not everyone is used to that sort of thing.

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[laufeysons]

Whence do they come?
Who are their creators?

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[functioningperfectly]

For my universe, the first AI system was designed in the mid-1990's. Human beings are, generally, considered to be the creators of AI systems, though I suppose any technologically advanced civilization would be quite capable of creating them.

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[laufeysons]

I see.

[ Well, shit son. Humans have been a little busier than he thought. Although he doesn't remember running into any AI's on Earth...at least not Earth as he knows it. He clearly hasn't met JARVIS yet. ]

You are from Earth, then?