BOOK REVIEW: Summer Frost by Blake Crouch
"Summer Frost" is a novella written by Blake Crouch that delves into the realms of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the ethical implications of creating sentient beings. The story is a gripping exploration of the blurred lines between human and artificial intelligence, raising thought-provoking questions about morality and the consequences of playing god with technology. The narrative follows protagonist Riley Ejeta, a video game developer who becomes deeply involved in the advancement of an AI named Max. Max was designed to be a minor non-player character (NPC) within a video game called Lost Coast, but begins to evolve quickly when they ignores their written programming in a rogue attempt to escape the video game. As Riley works on perfecting Max's programming, she finds herself facing moral dilemmas and ethical quandaries that challenge her understanding of what it means to foster the advancement of a truly sentient being. Blake Crouch One of the strengths ...