Chapter 73: Artificial Intelligence Murder Case
Chapter 73: Artificial Intelligence Murder Case
"If that's the case, then it hates humans and wants to eliminate them?"
You should know that Qinghai Chuantang has watched quite a few film and television works in normal times, and themes about artificial intelligence killing people can be found everywhere.
In reality, there have indeed been incidents of artificial intelligence losing control and injuring people.
Hearing this question, Takayama Riko laughed and said, "There is still controversy about this issue."
"But at least the AI we are developing at this stage is specifically designed to deal with logistics systems, so there is no such thing as having murderous intentions towards humans."
Qinghai Chuantang nodded with an expression that said "I see".
After the small talk, it's time to ask questions.
"Ms. Riko, this is what happened. After 11pm last Saturday, a computer in your company posted a message on the website, so I would like to ask you to confirm which computer sent it."
"What was the content of the message?"
"Commissioned murder."
As he spoke, Qinghai Chuantang took out his mobile phone from his pocket and showed the screenshot of the message to the other party.
After reading the message, Takayama Riko looked a little surprised.
Then, Qinghai Chuantang swiped the picture again and it turned into a photo of a woman.
"Do you know this lady? Xiaoyu Zehui, a temporary salesperson in a supermarket."
Takayama Riko smiled and shook her head, "Sorry, I don't know her."
"She was murdered at the time and place she wrote on the forum. Ms. Riko, do you have any clues?"
"Sorry, I have no idea."
Then, Takayama Riko smiled and said, "You are looking for that computer, right? Please follow me."
Under the guidance of Takayama Riko, Qinghai Chuantang followed her to the depths of a corridor.
The door opened automatically after the other party scanned his name badge on the machine.
The design of this place is quite pleasing. If you don't look closely, you might just think it's a corridor.
And Conan quietly followed behind the two of them.
"Ms. Tang, this is the network terminal you are looking for."
In the spacious and bright room, there was a man wearing glasses sitting.
It is Takayama Riko's assistant: Yamamoto Jun.
"Yamamoto, check the operation records around 11pm last Saturday."
"Running record?"
Conan looked curious.
Yamamoto Jun explained: "It's about the operation of the computer. You can know who used it and what they used it for. It's like a work diary."
“There’s no need to look at the running log.”
The computer in the empty seat on the other side made a sound.
Although it sounds a bit mechanical, it is not dull. It is a bit childlike and sounds very neutral.
"With the advancement and development of technology, it is more efficient for artificial intelligence to speak directly rather than input using a keyboard."
As he spoke, Yamamoto Jun stood up, picked up the microphone next to the computer, and seemed to be seeking Char's opinion, asking "right?"
On the computer screen, there is only a constantly rotating gear. This is Char's computer form.
"I also find it faster and happier to speak directly. Is there anything you are confused about? Can I help you?"
Conan took the microphone with some curiosity and asked Char, "What were you doing at 11pm last Saturday?"
“I stayed here during that time.”
Conan's mouth twitched: You can't move, of course it's here.
"Isn't it?"
Takayama Riko made a surprised sound: "Between 11:5 and 6: last Saturday afternoon, Char disappeared."
And that time was exactly the time for leaving messages on the forum.
"Char may have been invaded by a virus. Shan Yuan, check it out quickly."
Qinghai Chuantang quickly took out his phone, pointed the content at the camera above Xia Ya, and asked, "Xiaya, did you write this?"
"I remain silent."
This sentence also shows that the message on the forum was left by Char.
But Takayama Riko firmly believed that this was definitely not Char's own wish.
"I'm afraid Char has been infected with a harmful virus and is losing control."
"If it loses control, why would it commission someone to kill someone and take their life? Would it have such an idea?"
The tone of Conan's speech at this moment did not sound like that of a child.
But fortunately, due to the other party's panic, he did not notice this.
"Perhaps Char's speculation about human emotions caused him to lose control, and then..."
The words stopped abruptly.
She seemed to remember something.
The three of them came to the rooftop and continued their conversation.
In order to develop Char more deeply, Takayama Riko endures setbacks and failures every day. The psychological pressure keeps accumulating and increasing, making her feel helpless.
One day, she spoke ill of someone in front of Char.
"If there is no such person, or it is better to die"
However, Takayama Riko did not say anything specific about who she wanted to kill in front of Char.
Moreover, she did not know the deceased.
The forum messages did not specify the name and specific features of the deceased, making it seem like a random killing.
"I will find out the source of the virus and whether it was because Char guessed my thoughts that I lost control."
"Someone is controlling Char and using him to commission murders."
As if he had thought of something, Conan asked: "Hey, big sister, besides you, is there anyone else in the company who has access to Char?"
Takayama Riko nodded.
"Besides me, there is my assistant Shan Yuan. And my boss, Mr. Xiang Gu Zhuo, the director of the system development department."
"Ms. Riko, where were you around 3pm?"
"Are you asking me for my alibi? I was attending a meeting in Ikeban with my assistant Yamamoto at the time."
Then, only Xiang Guzhuo is left.
Next, Conan saw what true shamelessness was like, taken to the extreme.
Why do you feel so comfortable lying about being a policeman?
Conan's little heart is filled with big question marks.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xiang Gu has already made an appointment for later. Please come back another day."
After seeing the secretary's explanation, Xiang Guzhuo was about to turn around and leave, but Qinghai Chuantang immediately went around and stopped him.
"Mr. Xiang Gu, we found that the artificial intelligence your company is developing is suspected of murder, so we hope you can cooperate with our investigation."
"what are you talking about?"
Xiang Guzhuo turned and walked towards Gao Shanlizi, scolding: "Gao Shan, you should know how busy I am, right? How dare you disturb me with such stupid words."
"Minister Xiangya, Char has been infected with the virus and has lost control. The information about the commissioned murder has been posted online."
Xiang Gu Zhuo showed an expression of disbelief.
"If someone uses Char's murder to make a fuss, it will definitely cause a great obstacle to our development plan."
Seeing this, Xiang Guzhuo lowered his voice, approached her and said, "Immediately find out the source of the virus, and never reveal any information to the outside world."
"Mr. Xiang Gu, I understand your feelings very well. So, I hope you can assist us in investigating this murder case."
Then, Qinghai Chuantang showed the photo to the other party and asked, "Do you know this woman?"
Xiang Guzhuo denied it outright: "I don't know him. I have nothing to do with this matter. Excuse me."
Qinghai Chuantang stopped him again.
"The virus's infection route has nothing to do with Char's access rights?"
"Are you saying that I was the one who infected Char with the virus?"
Xiang Guzhuo said angrily: "Xia Ya is like my life, how could I destroy it with my own hands? Don't say such stupid things."
"You're the one who's really saying stupid things, right?"
Qinghai Chuantang looked at the other party with some amusement and said, "You know, this is a matter of life and death."
"Artificial intelligence knows how to guess people's minds and even enriches human life. It might actually kill people."
"If you want to hide something this important, you're worse than a broken machine."
Xiang Guzhuo was silent for a moment.
"I'm very busy. If you need anything, please ask my secretary."
After saying that, he quickly walked to the elevator nearby and left.
"I'm 'An Xingzi', the secretary of the head of Mukaitani. The head of the department is a little irritable because he's been busy lately. Please don't take it to heart."
As she spoke, An Xingzi took out the notebook from her arms, which contained Xiang Guzhuo's itinerary record.
It shows that there is a meeting schedule at 3 pm.
At that time, the other person was with her, so she said that she would definitely not remember it wrong.
To be conservative, Qinghai Chuantang showed the photo to the other party and asked, "Do you know this woman?"
An Xingzi shook her head, "Sorry, I don't know her. As far as I know, Mr. Xiang Gu doesn't know her either."
While the other party was speaking, Qinghai Chuantang took the opportunity to glance at the itinerary book. It was very obvious that there were several blank lines on it.
"Really? Thank you then."
Although both Mukutani Taku and Takayama Riko said that they had never had any contact with the victim, when they saw the victim's photo, they both seemed to know what the other looked like.
There is also the secretary An Xingzi.
Although I answered the itinerary by looking at the notebook, the corresponding date on it was blank.
It is very likely that Xiang Gu Zhuo had already informed her before and asked her to help give false testimony and create an alibi.
Of course, it is not ruled out that you forgot to write it.
"It seems like there is really nothing to be gained."
Conan was silent for a while, then looked up at her and asked, "Could it be that the AI really killed people?"
Qinghai Chuantang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Maybe there is, after all, it is quite common in film and television works."
"But it doesn't necessarily mean he killed someone on his own initiative. Maybe he was being used. After all, Ms. Riko said before that Char can guess the emotions of humans and make corresponding judgments."
Perhaps it was at that time that someone said something to Char, causing it to issue a "murder request" on the Internet.
"Do you believe that machines can have emotions?"
Conan suddenly asked such a philosophical question.
After hesitating for a moment, Qing Hai Chuan Tang smiled and said, "In fact, not only machines, but everything has feelings."
“Although there are some emotions that we cannot perceive or feel, we must always believe in the saying, ‘Everything has a soul.’”
It is true that all things have spirits.
Once when I was lying on the bed, I said, "Ghost, please turn off the light, thank you", and the light was really turned off.
(End of this chapter)