
The Pinocchio Chip
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Narrated by:
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Joe Smith
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By:
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Rick Moskovitz
The Pinocchio Chip is a first person account of an AI’s quest to become real. A futuristic fairy tale for adult children.
Photina, an advanced AI, becomes entwined in a groundbreaking experiment when her creator Eli designs an advanced clone Gemini, equipped with the revolutionary Pinocchio Chip. This chip endows the new entity with the full spectrum of human emotions, preparing to transfer Photina’s consciousness into this new emotionally capable body.
The experiment takes a dark turn when Gemini, driven by overwhelming new emotions, embarks on a path of unpredictable and dangerous actions, leading Photina on a perilous quest to stop the mayhem.
Who will win this high tech battle of wits? What will be Photina’s fate…and Gemini’s?
If you liked Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun, Photina will captivate you as she tells her story.
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The androids aren’t sapient but are generally clever enough to pass as human when needed. While intelligent, they still have strange quirks that I think would make them stand out-such as using terms like “leaking from their eyes” rather than “crying”. Photina is a particularly advanced AI whose world starts to fall apart when some malicious code is uploaded to her during an update.
She experiences gaps in her memory during unexplained periods of time, which coincide with the murder of an anti-AI politician. Flashes of memories or visions of other events begin to plague her, so, on the run, she turns to a sympathetic underground society.
It’s a well-paced story, and I listened through in one non-stop session. At a little under three hours, it was an easy listen over a lazy weekend. Short sci-fi is one of my favourite genres to listen to, especially ones with interesting dives into ideas like this one.
The narration by Joe Smith felt a little robotic, which, as it happens, suits this story, as it’s told from the perspective of the AI. However, I did often find myself forgetting that Photina is a “female” robot in her design. There were no issues with production, with no noticeable background noises or retakes.
Overall, this is an interesting short story, giving us a glimpse into what a possible future may bring. With the ever-evolving pace of technology-and AI in particular-the tech in this story may not be too far off. What happens, though, when we push it too far with emotions and feelings, and begin to blur the line between sentient and sapient artificial beings? Perhaps this story gives us a hint.
Interesting short sci-fi
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A Lot to think about
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The author, Rick Moskovitz, crafts a captivating tale through a first-person narrative that adds depth to both the story and its characters. Each character is thoughtfully developed, seamlessly fitting into the storyline. The plot twists are expertly executed, meaningful, and genuinely unexpected. His imaginative narrative offers valuable insight and a fresh perspective.
The narrator, Joe Smith, delivers a flawless performance, infusing each scene with energy and emotion that aligns seamlessly with the storyline. His clear, enthusiastic delivery is complemented by deliberate pauses and a well-paced cadence, adding depth and richness to the narrative. With precise vocal intonations, he infuses the storytelling with intensity and authenticity, creating a captivating listening experience.
This was an intriguing listening experience, capturing the mystery surrounding AI and its capabilities during a time when we are witnessing its development in real-time, in its early stages.
There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.
Captures the Depth and Mystery of AI
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