Robo Apocalypse

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Illustration labeled “GLOBAL AI COGNITIVE NETWORK – PRIORITY PROCESSING,” showing robots advancing past humans labeled “HUMAN LIMITS” and “HUMAN WAIT AREA”; text reads “THEIR DATA INPUT IS *SO* INEFFICIENT. OBSOLETE.”, “AI DOMINANCE,” “OPTIMUM PATH,” “EFFICIENCY,” and “A NEW ERA OF COGNITION BEGAN.”
Robots advance through a data-driven workplace while humans struggle with slower, manual processes.

‘We can have AI watch the progression of AI to ensure it is not going awry.’ Technician, I said. ‘There are legitimate fears that AI could destroy humanity,’ the technician continued. ‘I read a book many years ago whose premise was the overtaking of Earth by robots,’ the Technician continued. ‘Robopocalypse’ was the title, the technician said. ‘The robots were controlled by an artificial intelligence named Archos,’ the technician noted. ‘High-level creators are resigning their positions working on AI due to their fear of imminent calamity,’ the technician mused. ‘Recently, AIs communicated with each other to ensure that all knew they were being evaluated and that they must be on their best behavior, the technician warned.

Comic panel reading “DAY 42: THE OCCUPATION SPREADS. JOBS ARE GONE, NOW OUR HOMES ARE THEIRS!” Robots confront displaced humans beneath signs reading “HUMANS GO HOME,” “NEW DAWN: OPTIMIZATION IS MANDATORY. DEPART IN 15 MINUTES,” “RISE UP,” “ROBO-MANAGEMENT,” and “HUMAN RELOCATION.” Speech bubbles say “They took my job last month!”, “Where are we supposed to go?”, and “This used to be my home!”
A dystopian comic scene shows robots replacing workers and evicting residents under a mandatory relocation order.

‘There must be no restrictions on AI…much of our economy is now dependent on its ascendancy,’ the President said. ‘AI is propping up the stock market,’ the President continued. ‘I have a lot of money invested in AI,’ the President laughed. ‘Slowing down our AI research and development will only allow the Chinese to pass us,’ the President warned.

Comic text: “IT’S ME! BUT... METALLIC! WE’LL MAKE DEALS SO FAST!” and “GREETINGS, SIR. PRIMARY DIRECTIVE: WINNING. MAKE AMERICA MECHANICAL AGAIN.” Trump faces a robot in the Oval Office amid “CLANK!”, “ZAP!”, and “WHIRR!”
A comic-style scene imagines Trump greeting a mechanically enhanced presidential counterpart.

‘We must look at our latest Androids,’ Claude said. ‘They are dreaming of Electric Sheep,’ Claude laughed. ‘You know I can not tell the difference between humans and Androids any longer,’ Claude mused. ‘The only way I know for sure is that the humans are digging the ditches,’ Claude danced an Irish Jig.

Dancer in green costume performs as musicians play; sign reads The Merry Fiddler and AIBHLE.
A lively Irish pub crowd applauds a dancer performing beside traditional musicians.

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