Tony: Ultron Is Humanity's Future!

Tony was about to show everyone his work, but before he could do anything, he saw Steve frown, take a big step forward, and grab his arm.

"Wait, Tony!"

Steve Rogers had a bad feeling; he felt that Tony was not in the right state, and that he had even hit a dead end.

If it were an ordinary person, it wouldn't be a big deal, but Tony is so smart that if something goes wrong, the impact would be enormous.

Tony is now practically a mad scientist.

"Tony, I don't think this is a good idea."

Steve decided to persuade him to stop.

"Using artificial intelligence to monitor the world, inputting the underlying code of the Project Insight into artificial intelligence, could lead to very serious consequences. How can you guarantee that the machine won't malfunction?"

"Fault?"

Tony found it amusing. He looked at Steve and retorted with displeasure, "You think there's something wrong with my invention?"

What he hates most is having his intelligence questioned, and clearly, Steve stepped on Tony's sore spot.

Tony bluntly stated, "I think machines are more reliable than humans!"

"Because they can run forever according to the program without any changes, but people can." He looked at Steve.

"Just like S.H.I.E.L.D.. in the past, none of us can guarantee that the current H.A.M.M.E.R.. won't change many years from now. People always follow their own interests."

He said it without any politeness.

It's fair to say that Tony's words were a direct slap in the face to Norman.

But Norman didn't argue; as a businessman, he understood the flaws of human nature better than anyone else.

Just like his former friend, who, in order to acquire the Osborn Corporation, still wanted to kill him, didn't he?

From this perspective, entrusting it to machines is indeed more reliable.

But Tony's approach was wrong.

No one wants to live under surveillance.

"Using algorithms to control threatening individuals, Tony, how are you any different from Hydra?"

Steve asked, his heart aching.

After the S.H.I.E.L.D.. incident, Steve became very sensitive to such matters.

Not only him, but the others clearly did not agree with Tony's approach. A series of questioning gazes fell on Tony, making him feel even more alone.

Tony was very sad and angry. He had thought that someone would agree with his approach, because only in this way could the Earth be truly and flawlessly protected.

But reality is not like that.

But he absolutely refused to back down!

Let me tell you how it's different!

He shook off Steve's arm, pointed to the wall behind him filled with armored vehicles, and said forcefully, "Hydra eliminates targets that threaten them, while I eliminate targets that threaten Earth!"

The same thing, used in different ways, can achieve completely opposite effects.

It's like a gun; you can use it to murder someone, or you can use it to protect someone.

Tony felt there was nothing wrong with his ideas and actions. If you can't protect the Earth, then let him do it!

What's wrong with that?

However, most people do not agree.

However, apart from Steve and Norman, no one spoke.

Ben looked around and saw that most people had their heads down, with troubled expressions on their faces. Natasha even bit her lip, turned her face to the side, and rubbed her furrowed brow with two fingers.

"Tony, if we implement your ideas, it might indeed drastically reduce crime, but what about people's freedom?"

"Steve asked."

"By doing this, you will only create a tyranny under oppressive rule!"

Is there anything wrong with it?

Tony countered with a question.

"I saved them, I gave them a safe environment, I can stop all evil before it happens, they should thank me!"

"We should protect the people, but not in this way!"

Clearly, neither of them could convince the other.

But Tony killed the game.

"Didn't you also use algorithms when you were dealing with Hydra? What's there to say?"

After some debate, they turned their attention to Ben... Norman Osborn beside him.

The most crucial factor is whether Norman supports it.

Norman Osborn is now the director of H.A.M.M.E.R.., Tony wants to launch Ultron Project, which concerns the safety of the entire world, so he can't bypass him.

Even Norman didn't have the final say; in most cases, the Security Council's approval was still required.

Of course, given Tony's personality, if the Security Council didn't agree, he would have done it all by himself.

Security Council of rubbish! If he's going to chicken out, he might as well open a barbershop.

Norman felt a bit of a headache.

It's hard to explain, but from a scientist's perspective, he completely understands why Tony trusts his invention so much.

Compared to people, unchanging programs are indeed more trustworthy.

He couldn't make up his mind, so he looked at Ben.

"Benny, what do you think?"

When in doubt, consult Ben. This is an objective law that Norman has summarized over this period, an unchanging truth of the universe, and Eternity physical law.

In his view, Ben might have some of his own ideas and plans, but ultimately his goal was to protect the Earth.

That's enough.

Moreover, his vision is indeed broader.

As Norman spoke, all eyes turned to Ben.

For them, Ben was indeed a pillar of support; if he also agreed with Tony, then the others might actually agree.

Ben naturally raised both hands and feet in agreement.

After all, without Ultron, how would he have watched Tony's antics?

How could we broadcast that arrogant brat's humiliation to the entire world?

But he couldn't agree to this.

It's inevitable that Ultron has problems. If he supports Tony, wouldn't he also bear responsibility if something goes wrong?

Should he and Tony share the blame?

Don't even think about it!

So he gave a vague answer.

"The archives of the Galactic Plumbers do indeed record that the Kree civilization, one of the three most powerful civilizations in the universe, adopted a similar approach."

Upon hearing this, Tony's eyes lit up instantly.

Listen to this!

That's what a smart person would say!

Tony was delighted. Since there were similar civilizations in the universe, and it wasn't hard to deduce from Ben's words that the other side was extremely powerful.

This proves that there was nothing wrong with the route I took.

Ultron is the future of humanity!

"Please elaborate."

He became interested, plopped down on the armrest of the sofa, picked up the empty wine glass, and filled it again.

"The Kree Empire."

Ben then began to explain.

Steve and others who participated in the Infinity War immediately recognized the name: "Ronan the Accuser's country?"

The Ben nodded.

"Although the Kree Empire has a nominal king and rulers, what truly determines the direction of this civilization's development is the artificial intelligence they created— the Supreme Intelligence."

"It embodied the highest wisdom of the Kree, encompassing all science, philosophy, military affairs, and thought, and once dominated the Kree Empire."

"Did you see that?!"

Tony became even more smug, pointing a single finger at Steve's nose and showing his nostrils to him.

"One of the most advanced civilizations in the universe, with the exact same ideas as me, and even more thorough, has entrusted everything on their planet to artificial intelligence!"

"I've said it before, Ultron is the future, and now Ben supports me too—"

"Stop!"

Ben interrupted Stark's passionate speech by placing one hand on the palm of the other.

"I didn't say I supported you; I simply stated that similar civilization development models do exist in the universe. The question is whether Ultron actually had the same role as the Supreme Intelligence, capable of leading a civilization forward for tens of thousands of years."

"Who knows if Ultron will usher in a new era or a crisis for omnics?"

Ben was very impolite.

To be honest, even the Supreme Intelligence has problems.

The Kree were both made and destroyed by their Supreme Intelligence Supreme Intelligence.

Civilization has developed for tens of thousands of years, Supreme Intelligence no longer possesses the foresight and wisdom to transcend its time.

Putting all that aside for now, the most important thing is to see how Tony's Ultron actually turns out.

Ben knew perfectly well that Ultron was garbage, but he wasn't going to kindly remind Tony.

Upon hearing this, Tony immediately became agitated, implying that Tony was questioning him.

If he was only slightly annoyed when Steve questioned him before, Tony absolutely cannot tolerate being questioned by Ben now.

Steve, well, he's an Old Gu a vision stuck seventy years in the past. What does he know about science?

Norman Osborn was similar; in his eyes, he was nothing more than a lowly researcher, not to mention the others.

When questioned by these people, Tony could comfort himself by thinking that they were just foolish and didn't understand science or artificial intelligence technology.

But Tony was furious when Ben questioned him.

In his view, Ben's intelligence was comparable to his own, and he had also created Eunice, an artificial intelligence that was no less capable than Jarvis's.

It's fair to say that in this field, Tony only truly acknowledges Ben.

Now that Ben is questioning him, he's even more eager to prove himself!

If you doubt me, it means you can't do it yourself. Now that I have, I've done it, so I win!

With this in mind, Tony walked directly to the wall behind him. The wall, covered in armor, opened, revealing a silver-white laboratory behind it.

"Since you doubt me, then I'll show you just how good my Ultron really is!"

Jarvis!

"Yes, sir." Jarvis's tone remained unchanged.

"What, Tony, wait..." Hearing Tony's words, Steve clearly realized what he was about to do and quickly tried to stop him.

But Tony had long since given up on continuing this wrangling.

You think I came here to discuss things with you?

Wrong!

This is a notification!

"Activate Ultron immediately!"

Yes, sir.

Jarvis naturally did whatever Tony told him to do.

The Ultron program was immediately activated, and before everyone's eyes, a ball of light that resembled thought appeared, with the constantly fluctuating artificial intelligence thoughts flickering like audio.

In an instant, everyone fell silent, awaiting the outcome.

Then, a third voice slowly emerged.

"Tony Stark... my creator."

It's Ultron.

Tony smiled smugly, his two small mustaches fluttering wildly.

"Come on, introduce yourself to them." Tony stepped aside to make way for them.

"Everyone, I am Ultron." The tangible thought emitted electronic signals and simultaneously emitted a voice through the speakers.

"Its full name is Ultron Global Defense System, a program invented by Mr. Stark. Tony Stark to maintain peace and stability across the entire planet."

He interacted with Ben others as if he were a real person.

Perhaps because he had been within the local area network, Ultron was unaware of humanity's filth at this moment, and therefore his tone of voice was closer to Jarvis's.

It is indeed learning Jarvis's program.

What are you planning to do?

Ben immediately asked a question.

Ultron replied, "I will rely on the underlying programs left to me by my creator Mr. Stark, to resolutely fight against those who threaten peace, eliminate them, and create a peaceful world."

Tony was very satisfied.

However, if Ben and the others are to truly witness Ultron's abilities, the global network needs to be fully opened up, allowing it to unleash its full potential.

Tony waited until today to do it, all for this moment!

"Watch closely!"

"Jarvis, connect Ultron to the global network!"

Yes, sir.

Jarvis immediately took action, and then everyone saw the glowing virtual thought begin to fluctuate violently at that moment.

It exploded like a ball of water suddenly being boiled!

A flood of online information rushed into Ultron's mind, and in an instant, this robot, which was like a blank sheet of paper, was stained with all sorts of colors.

"Here we go."

Ben upright, waiting to see the show.

Five minutes later, the thought gradually calmed down, returning to its gentle, spring-like state.

Ultron?

Tony was also a little nervous, and tentatively called out.

Unexpectedly, Ultron did not react unusually; he answered quietly.

"I'm here, Mr. Stark."

Just like Jarvis.

This surprised Ben quite a bit.

This doesn't make sense, does it?

Ultron isn't planning to destroy the world anymore?

He couldn't understand Ultron of this universe had suddenly changed his ways. After witnessing so much evil in humanity through the internet, he didn't intend to exterminate them?

What kind of saint is this?

Something's wrong. Something's very wrong.

Ben narrowed his eyes.

He plans to take another look.

Tony, however, secretly pumped his fist in excitement and then asked:

"How about it?"

In an instant, countless light screens opened before everyone's eyes. Through global network connections and surveillance cameras, Ultron processed countless messages. This increasingly information-driven world appeared transparent to it.

"Sir, there are currently 1,645 crimes occurring in New York, and 538 crimes are expected to occur soon... In total, tens of thousands of people are at risk of committing crimes..."

Ultron answered calmly.

But its heart was not at peace.

"Should we deploy Iron Legion?"