digital storm

Chapter 177 Intelligence, past and present
An Lian's enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is not unreasonable.In the core laboratory of Fosun Group, a large group of information technology experts spent a lot of energy, but they just couldn't come up with useful artificial intelligence.When they planned to use artificial intelligence in the online game "Humanity", they also had the idea of ​​using pseudo-intelligence plus manual intervention in the later stage. In terms of dynamic balance, it is almost impossible to rely on people to make decisions, and artificial intelligence can only be reluctantly adopted.

When Lin Wenfang joined Zhice Company, he was not an expert in artificial intelligence, but was working on a somatosensory operation suite for online games, which included such big gadgets as the operation cabin.However, after he joined the company, he quickly demonstrated his extremely comprehensive technical skills. With spare energy, he helped Zhice's artificial intelligence development team solve many problems with the idea of ​​making extra money.Then, he was absorbed into the development team.That team has a member directly under the Fosun Group, who is also known as an artificial intelligence expert, but after Lin Wenfang joined the team, within a month of this expert, all the knowledge and experience accumulated before was emptied by Lin Wenfang .Lin Wenfang quickly entered the state, step by step from a tireless advisor to the leader of the artificial intelligence development team.At this time, An Lian started to recruit. Although there was no result at the time, she had already seen Lin Wenfang's potential.What a perverted learning ability to exceed the level of experts in their laboratory in a month.With this ability alone, he can become an expert in any aspect.

Of course, everyone knows the end result of recruiting Lin Wenfang.Hearing An Lian's explanation, Lin Wenfang was a little puzzled: "But, how are you going to use artificial intelligence? Like in online games, to manage the entire world system? Isn't that too big of a thought?"

An Lian shook her head and said: "No. Let's not talk about anything else. The basic physical theory of interstellar navigation developed by our group, if we can successfully build an aerospace engine in the future, it should be able to propel the spacecraft to 0.99 times the speed of light. Then, through the worm However, even so, the time required for spaceflight is still very long, sometimes even longer than most people's lives. Therefore, most people enter a hibernation state and maintain the lowest consumption to prolong their lifespan At that time, the driving and operation of the spacecraft must be made by a person, or an artificial intelligence."

An Lian sighed: "It's not that you haven't seen the samples of the original artificial intelligence core of Zhizhi Company. They are not ordinary bad. It is more reliable to rely on such things to make decisions than to commit suicide directly. We once found I took a chance and conducted a simulation experiment, and the results were terrible. At present, the only artificial intelligence program that has passed the test mechanism compiled a few years ago is MARS, which you led to develop. Now, the players in the game are very kind to MARS, and they are very friendly. Reliance, many people don't even regard MARS as a computer program, but as the best NPC in the game. It has to be said, it is a miracle."

"So, you just thought, lock me in the laboratory and continue tinkering with those things?" Lin Wenfang asked helplessly.

An Lian said with some embarrassment: "Of course that's not what I mean. For now, what I hope most is to have a reasonable theoretical system of artificial intelligence as a guide for future development. Computing technology is constantly developing, chips, storage Wait, maybe there will be major changes in the future. It is impossible to develop artificial intelligence based on the current computer architecture system. No matter how perfect artificial intelligence is, it may not be able to be used in the future. Maybe the entire silicon-based technology system will be compatible with biological The combination of science and the development of a unique thinking system is uncertain. However, if there is theory and practice, then the entire field of artificial intelligence can make great progress. Considering possible future applications, In fact, what I hope is not just one artificial intelligence, but a variety of artificial intelligence that can have their own unique logical judgments, that is, different artificial intelligence personalities exist. Some can be used to assist decision-making, and some can be used to replace human operations Daily business and so on."

"That is to say, you are planning to combine part of artificial intelligence and robotics?" Lin Wenfang asked.

This is an extremely critical issue, and it is also the fact that even Fosun Group has been afraid to use artificial intelligence, even the basic artificial intelligence, for large-scale application, considering the safety of all human beings.Once the logic and computing power of artificial intelligence is introduced into another fork, then Fosun Group may not have to think about the future of mankind, and just start preparing for war and famine.

After explaining so many things with Lin Wenfang and Zhu Zhi, An Lian breathed a sigh of relief.These things are secrets and pressures.An Lian and Zhu Zhi grew up together in the same compound, but ever since she knew this, that she was a descendant of William Hefner, and that she knew the future she was carrying, she never really Had friends, let alone lovers and the like.Being able to speak out and make up for the relationship between herself and Zhu Zhi a little bit, she felt much better in her heart.If it wasn't for the Fosun Group, or the huge proposition of the future of mankind, maybe she is about the same as Zhu Zhi now, serving as mid-level and senior officers in the army, and occasionally hang out together, maybe, she will also have her own circle of friends , There are people who make my heart beat.However, An Lian knew that her path was destined to be extremely lonely.

As if thinking of something, An Lian asked: "Lin Wenfang, you haven't stopped studying artificial intelligence, have you? Have you achieved anything now?"

Lin Wenfang shrugged, he was already prepared for this kind of question. "The core algorithm is still the same. It is mainly divided into basic state, electronic warfare state, off-machine state, and combat state. They all load different modules on the core algorithm. But this time I haven't had time to install Huoyu's client on the mecha. , because, it seems that I have to change to a new mecha, and then I have to toss it all over again. I am not happy. Now the artificial intelligence in my hand is more and more different from MARS. The functional modules are almost completely different. The most preserved place is still the avatar and the voice database. The research I am doing now is completely clueless."

An Lian asked curiously: "Oh? What are you studying?"

"How to generate sensibility from a rational process." Lin Wenfang looked innocent.

An Lian was tongue-tied, turned her head away, and did not discuss this topic again.She is not an expert in computing technology, but at any rate she has heard from those under her command.These are two god-level problems in the development of artificial intelligence: one is how to generate self-awareness, and the other is how to use rational programs to generate sensibility.That's not a simulated emotional display, it's a real emotion.When any artificial intelligence can achieve these two points, then it is not an artificial intelligence, but a real life.In the history of mankind, many philosophers and sociologists have summed up the forms of life, many of which ignore the material existence of life, and pay special attention to the self and emotions of life.If those two problems can be overcome, then Lin Wenfang has truly created a life.At that time, he will really be like a god.

Lin Wenfang didn't care about An Lian's reaction.He thought for a while and said: "It's a good idea. But I still have reservations about your proposal. I really have no interest in joining your laboratory and doing those researches. I don't think you can do it either." Whatever comes out, it doesn’t matter if I join or not.”

An Lian frowned and said, "Then what do you mean?"

Lin Wenfang looked at Zhu Zhi with a gentle expression.He said: "Zhu Zhi knows why I have come to this step by step. At the beginning, I was just a little guy running for nothing. It was great to have MARS in my hand and use it to crack the municipal system, but That’s because of the server. Later, whether it’s a mission of special warfare or mechs, it’s not because I want to do it. Because I have to. If it’s done, survive, and if it fails, it’s smart and calm Hang up, there is no other choice. I am such a cheap life, there is no pressure to be light, I am afraid that I will be in the laboratory, I will eat and wait to die... It is almost certain, I will live up to the high praise you have for me Expectations. Human beings, the future, etc., are too heavy for me."

Zhu Zhi smiled.Lin Wenfang's answer didn't surprise her much. She looked at An Lian provocatively and said, "Look, Lin Wenfang has expressed his opinion. He, no, rare, rare! What are you going to do?"

An Lian tilted her head and looked at Lin Wenfang playfully.The answer didn't seem to surprise her either.She knew Lin Wenfang's uncooperative attitude and stubborn attitude.Sighing, she asked, "Then what are you going to do?"

"Isn't it good like this? We know each other's identities and positions... When we really need to help each other, we just talk about it. You have your own ideas about artificial intelligence, mechs, robotics, etc. , I have mine. Wouldn't it be nice for us to maintain a good competitive relationship?"

Lin Wenfang paused, and said: "Of course, I am still very interested in your laboratory and the technical reserves inside. If you can accept a visitor, count me in. In addition, where are you? How many people are there around me? Forget it... I don’t want to know either. Anyway, I know you won’t kill me, and that’s actually enough.”

Lin Wenfang is so daring.An Lian raised her brows, Lin Wenfang's sharp self-confidence was beyond her expectation.good competition?He really thinks that he alone and his team can be compared with the rich accumulation of Fosun Group?An Lian was not angry, and she didn't try to judge whether it was possible or impossible. After thinking about it, she smiled slyly and said, "Okay. A good competitive relationship, that's the deal."

She went on to say: "Then should we find a way to go back? After all, the cold wind here is not very comfortable."

(End of this chapter)