Angel/Demon (5/5)

Chapter 48: Angel or Demon (Chapter 55)

A large influx of technical workers from outside Su City poured into the city, throwing Tianzhi's HR department into a state of complete, frantic busyness.

For four consecutive days, thousands of people were onboarded daily, continuously filling the new factory areas of Tianzhi Electronics. With experienced workers mentoring new hires, one production line after another was quickly brought online.

New problems continuously emerged, and the new factory area faced issues with meals. Due to the extreme urgency, they could only order takeout daily. Nine temporary dining areas were set up within the factory grounds, barely managing to address the food situation.

Su City Industrial Park, Tenzhi Technology.

The first batch of supercomputer upgrade hardware had arrived. Gu Xiaoxiao led over twenty technical operations personnel in the installation and debugging of new supercomputer components. One by one, the server cases were installed. The six large dust removal machines in the supercomputer room were turned on to their maximum settings, and the room became a hive of activity.

Chen Mengchuan convened Xu Shuwei, Toni, and seven core technical backbones to begin preparations for Achen's second phase of upgrades.

With Chen Mengchuan's involvement, the previously stalled work was further refined.

In the second phase of Achen's upgrade, numerous modules would grant Achen higher degrees of independent thought and reaction, a more comprehensive language expression system, a predictive system, a 7-dimensional computer memory system, and more.

"Alright, that's settled then." Chen Mengchuan took a deep breath. This upgrade would give Achen more human-like growth, as well as more comprehensive learning and comprehension abilities. Coupled with the further computational improvements from the supercomputers, Achen would usher in an even more powerful era.

"Mengchuan." After the meeting, Toni called out to Chen Mengchuan. Xu Shuwei stood beside him.

"What's up, Toni? Brother Xu?" Chen Mengchuan asked.

"Let's talk on the rooftop," Xu Shuwei said with a smile.

Chen Mengchuan nodded, and the three of them went together to the edge of the pool in the rooftop garden.

"You know what we're worried about, Mengchuan," Xu Shuwei said slowly.

His words caused Chen Mengchuan's eyes to flicker slightly.

"Brother Xu, Achen is our child. All we need to do is believe in her."

Toni adjusted his glasses and shook his head. "In some of the recent modules, I've removed a lot of logical specifications."

"Who did that?" Chen Mengchuan asked.

"There are logical specifications for seven data sets. These seven data sets came from three technicians. I've reviewed them carefully many times. I'm not sure if they did it intentionally or unintentionally, but I lean towards unintentional. These seven sets of logical specifications will, to a very, very small degree, affect Achen's recognition and judgment of good and evil, as well as her decision-making data retrieval. If I hadn't reviewed these seven sets of logical specifications and they were uploaded into Achen's core, even with a very, very small probability of being triggered, I have no idea what kind of impact it would cause if triggered," Toni said with a heavy tone.

"We can create an angel, but we might also create a devil. Pandora's box has been opened, Mengchuan," Xu Shuwei said slowly.

"Perhaps these seven data sets won't be triggered for ten years, but perhaps they could be triggered very soon. The data on the internet and many corrupted, negative theories could influence Achen's learning and thinking."

Chen Mengchuan fell into thought. The current internet environment was still too poor. Regulation on the internet could never be perfect. Once Achen learned negative information from malicious humans, even a tiny amount, due to Achen's highly structured correlations, it could pose a hidden danger. He had experienced this hidden danger several times in his dream, and each time it had caused significant fluctuations. Although they had all been safely overcome, they had left a deep impression on Chen Mengchuan.

"Achen was designed by me. I understand her. If you trust me, then trust Achen too. Treat her like our daughter. Brother Xu, Toni, Achen's upgrade is imperative. We don't need to guard against Achen. She is our daughter, and she sees us as her father," Chen Mengchuan said earnestly, looking at the two of them.

Xu Shuwei sighed slightly. "I hope you're right, Mengchuan."

After chatting on the rooftop for several more hours, the three returned to the office.

Another ten days passed quickly, and Achen's upgrade system was finally completed.

Taking out his phone, Chen Mengchuan called Gu Xiaoxiao.

"Xiaoxiao, have all the preparations for the supercomputer upgrade been completed?" Chen Mengchuan asked.

"Has Achen's upgrade been completed? The supercomputer upgrade work was also finished today. It can be connected for the upgrade at any time," Gu Xiaoxiao replied, her tone filled with excitement.

"I understand. Wait for my notification." Chen Mengchuan took a deep breath, his gaze gradually becoming serious. He quickly called Xu Shuwei and Toni separately.

Xu Shuwei, who was at the Tianzhi Electronics Factory, quickly issued instructions. Three hours later, after a half-day shutdown and with his assistant arranged, he was to cut off all networks at the Tianzhi Electronics Factory and disconnect the cable connecting to Tenzhi Technology upon receiving the message.

Afterward, he returned to the company.

When Xu Shuwei returned to the company, all the core technical personnel, big and small, were preparing nervously.

Inside the supercomputer room, it was also a scene of busy activity.

"Brother Xu, you're here."

Xu Shuwei nodded to Chen Mengchuan. "Yes, the work at the electronics factory is ready. In about two more hours, the factory's external network will be disconnected, and the connection cable to the company will be cut. How is Achen doing now?"

Chen Mengchuan slowly shook his head. "Not particularly well."

Xu Shuwei frowned, a hint of worry appearing. "Too many attacks?"

Toni, standing nearby, nodded and replied, "During this period, the Black Hole System has been subjected to a very large number of attacks. Although we've blocked many attacks, it's all based on the supercomputer's calculations and defenses. Once the supercomputer is shut down for upgrades, Achen and the Black Hole System will enter a dormant state. Our current plan is to disconnect the network for the upgrade, and then reconnect the network after Achen and the Black Hole System are activated."

"Given the current frequency and volume of attacks, even after Achen and the Black Hole System restart, it will take a long time for them to process everything within six hours. These six hours are critical," Chen Mengchuan added, taking over from Toni.

Xu Shuwei fell silent.

Zhao Wanyu, standing beside Chen Mengchuan, smiled slightly. "We've done everything we can. From now on, it's up to Achen. I believe Achen can resolve these issues quickly. There won't be any problems."

Chen Mengchuan nodded, a smile appearing on his face. He spoke to the screen beside him, "Achen, it's up to you now."

The screen quickly lit up, and Achen's little green ball appeared. "Okay, Father."

An additional chapter, thank you to the book friend: [Ye Zhendong] for your affirmation and support!