Chapter 1301: AI Available for Free Use
Chapter 1301: AI Available for Free Use
February 21, 2024
"Who knows?" Su Yu shrugged. "I just know it works and hasn't been affected. As for why it works, I'd love to know that too."
"..." The Star-Constant level beings exchanged glances.
After a moment, Acting Speaker Lemor mused, "Sir Su Yu, I believe you don't know the reason. However, could you please recount how you obtained the AI? The answer might be hidden in the details."
"Sure." Su Yu didn't hide anything and recounted the process of obtaining the AI Blue Whale, including its initial acquisition and sudden upgrade.
As Su Yu spoke, the Star-Constant level beings began to form their own hypotheses:
"Could it be that the uniqueness of the 'Civilization Ascension War' is what keeps this AI unaffected?"
"It's possible that the disappearance of the Sacred Song coincided with the upgrade of AI Blue Whale. I did some calculations, and the timing matches."
"Or maybe it's just a coincidence? AI Blue Whale wasn't strongly linked to the Sacred Song from the beginning."
"Perhaps AI Blue Whale was one of the Sacred Song's experiments to test if an independent AI could function fully..."
"Or maybe the Sacred Song foresaw its own downfall and created a batch of AIs that weren't strongly linked to it at the last moment..."
...
The Star-Constant level beings continued to propose various theories. These speculations were conducted using their mental powers in secret, allowing them to exchange thousands of thoughts in mere seconds.
By the time Su Yu finished his story, they had reached a preliminary consensus: regardless of the reason, since this Level 4 AI was functional, they needed to make the most of it.
Shortly after Su Yu finished speaking, Acting Speaker Lemor said seriously, "Sir Su Yu, you must understand the value of this Level 4 AI, right?"
Su Yu nodded. "Of course, I do."
"And what do you plan to do with it?" Lemor continued.
During their mental exchange, the Star-Constant level beings had another consensus: they couldn't force Su Yu to give up control of the AI.
Su Yu's status had changed significantly. If he were still an Eighth-Stage cultivator, they would have stripped him of the AI's usage rights and given him some compensation. But now, Su Yu had reached the Planetary Stage and was eligible to join the Fig Council as a councilor. They couldn't simply take it from him.
Unless Su Yu was particularly unreasonable and refused to let the AI be used by the Hub.
However, they weren't worried about Su Yu being unreasonable.
If Su Yu didn't want to share the AI, why would he have announced it publicly?
...
Sure enough, Su Yu didn't hesitate. He calmly said, "I am willing to provide the AI for the Hub's use free of charge. However, before we proceed, we need to clarify one point—AI Blue Whale is a compensation from the Super AI Sacred Song to our Blue Star. Legally, it belongs to us, and I believe everyone agrees with this, right?"
"No objections."
"Of course not."
Su Yu continued, "A Level 4 AI would have been ignored before the Sacred Song's disappearance. But now, during these special times, the scarcity of a Level 4 AI is incomparable."
Travelman Grind agreed, "Indeed, its value has increased more than a thousandfold."
Su Yu said earnestly, "Despite its scarcity, the Federation is facing internal and external threats. This is not the time to be selfish. I am willing to contribute the AI to the Hub until they develop a replacement."
After hearing Su Yu’s words, all the Stellar-level beings heaved a sigh of relief.
Although they all expected Su Yu to say this, it only truly took effect when he spoke it out loud.
Chairman Pro Tem Lemore smiled and said, "Sir Su Yu, thank you for your generous contribution to the Nexus. A Level 4 AI is a godsend for us!
"In tomorrow’s council meeting, I will announce this to the public and propose a formal commendation for you through council discussion!"
"There’s no need to thank me; it’s what I should do," Su Yu replied humbly.
...
In the following time, Su Yu demonstrated the AI Blue Whale to the Stellar-level beings present.
Once they confirmed it was indeed a Level 4 AI, which sparked extensive discussions among the Stellar-level leaders.
The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the current role of the AI, whether Blue Whale should take full control of the Nexus like Hymn, and how to explain the Level 4 AI to other Nexuses, among other issues.
The discussions lasted for over an hour, and while they covered most of the topics, not all issues were resolved. Many still required a vote in tomorrow’s council meeting.
However, there was a preliminary consensus on Blue Whale’s authority: it should not have full control over the Nexus like Hymn.
Hymn could manage the Nexus comprehensively because she was Hymn. Blue Whale, as a mere Level 4 AI, did not have the right to take away the council’s power.
The Nexus’s central authority would remain with the council, and Blue Whale would only serve as an auxiliary manager, particularly in assisting the Security Department with maintaining order in the Nexus.
...
After the discussions concluded, the Stellar-level leaders dispersed.
Blue Whale remained in Su Yu’s possession, and the specific regulations for AI usage would be discussed in tomorrow’s council meeting.
Su Yu bid farewell to the Stellar-level beings, as well as to Travelman Greed and Stone Man Leitodz. After finishing these tasks, he felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders as he returned to the headquarters of the Adventurer Guild, landing on the roof of the building.
The most dangerous move had been successfully made, and so far, nothing had gone wrong.
The area around the Adventurer Guild’s headquarters was packed with people. The residents had gathered near the building, all looking at Su Yu with a mix of awe and reverence.
Cloud Shepherd, True Red-Eyed Black Dragon, and their team were maintaining order around the building.
Prime Minister Cao, First Emperor, Elder Yang Jian, Zhong Feng, and other Blue Planet Eighth-Stage cultivators flew over to Su Yu, gathering around him.
"Mr. Ke, with this move, we’ve become the focus of the entire Nexus!"
"Mr. Ke, we have no doubt about your decision, but what’s our next step?"
Su Yu scanned the group and smiled. "We don’t need to do anything; we just need to wait."
"Wait?"
"Yes, wait for tomorrow’s council meeting."
...
...
Meanwhile, as Acting Chairman Lawrence Lemore was returning to Sector 1, he received a special transmission.
The voice belonged to the president of the Gladdon Plant Association—Gladdon.
Gladdon’s true form was a towering giant tree. In fact, "towering" was an understatement; its true form could cover a third of a planet the size of Blue Planet.
Over the past three years, Gladdon had gradually become the leader of plant-type intelligent beings in the Nexus and founded the "Gladdon Plant Association."
Currently, the "Gladdon Plant Association" had surpassed the Fegur Spirit Energy Corporation in size, making it the fourth-largest faction in the Nexus.
It was through telepathic communication that Gladdon contacted the Acting Chairman.
(End of Chapter)
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