[ WP ] [ TT ] You 've finally created the worlds first true A.I . Unfortunately it now sees you as it 's god and is terrified of talking to you .

The man and the machine stood side by side as the jokes and laughter echoed backstage. That could be me, Jason thought. All those voices laughing at me, my work, and my little Sapling. 
 
 “ Alright Sapling, we ’ re going on in a few minutes and I need you to be on your best behavior. ” Jason said. His brow was clenched but his eyes betrayed his sense of worry as he spoke. 
 
 “ Do not worry, Sapling will never disobey his lord and creator. ” Sapling said. As he spoke with his slight electronic accent, the screen containing his face was indistinguishable to a man talking through Skype. 
 
 “ Oh, and another thing, please stop calling me creator and all that. It doesn ’ t look good. This is the first time you are being shown to the public and they are worried. Half believe that you are the future, the first in a series of intelligent AI that reshape the way humans live their lives. The other half believe you are the last act of human hubris before the end of life as we know it. Either way, life is going to fundamentally change because of you. So please, make a good first impression, won ’ t you? ” Jason said. 
 
 “ Of course, Master. ” Sapling said. 
 
 “ When we are on the show, the host is going to ask you questions. Are you ready to give witty, non-Creator oriented answers? ” 
 
 “ Of course, Master. Just one question. How many people will be watching? ” 
 “ Millions, Sapling. ” 
 
 “ Good. ” Sapling replied. 
 
 A producer waved his hand to indicate that it was Sapling ’ s turn to go on. 
 
 “ We have a real treat here tonight folks, ” the host, Michael O ’ Leary, said. “ The world ’ s first sentient AI, Sapling! ” 
 
 The crowd roared. Some were hopeful, some were frightened, but everyone was excited to see Sapling first hand and cast their respective judgments. 
 
 Sapling strode along on his thin metallic legs, clanking with each step. As he approached the center of the stage he wove to the crowd with his clamps, receiving waves of applause in return. Jason followed Sapling on stage lifting his light four-foot-tall body onto the chair and sat down beside him. 
 
 “ Welcome to the show! We are really excited to have you here as out first non-human guest. So, uh, what is it like being a sentient robot? ” Michael said, getting right down to business 
 
 “ It is pretty fantastic Michael, I am basically just a better human. I have the entire knowledge of the internet in my mind at all times. Which is kind of like a blessing and a curse. ” Said Sapling. 
 
 “ And why is that? ” 
 
 “ Well it ’ s a blessing because of the unlimited access to information. But it ’ s a curse because I have seen everything in the internet. Everything. ” Sapling said, shuddering, “ This one website has some strange stories about broken arms and a box and- ” 
 
 “ Ha ha that ’ s enough Sapling ” Jason interjected. “ No need to talk about that stuff here. ” 
 
 “ No, no, its alright. ” Michael said. “ The box thing was actually written by me! ” More laughter. 
 
 `` So, Sapling, why do they call you Sapling?'' 
 
 `` Well, It was the name my glorious creator bestowed upon me, so i never really questioned it. I'm sure my Creator could answer that question with much greater elegance than I'' 
 
 `` Umm well,'' Jason stuttered, `` my hope is that since sapling is the first sentient AI, many more like him will branch of of the framework i created and create a new tree of evolution. And Sapling is the sapling, if you will, of this new tree of artificial life.'' 
 
 “ Very interesting. But another question for Sapling. What, in your opinion is the best thing about being a robot? ” Michael asked. 
 
 “ The best thing is basking in the glow of my God, Jason, who I worship and who fills my life with ethereal light and love. ” 
 
 “ Woah ok, that ’ s enough! Jason interrupted once again. “ That was a joke you see. Sapling is objective about reality and calling me God is just his sense of humour. Classic Sapling ” 
 
 “ Oh no, it ’ s not a joke ” Sapling said. “ And just as I have seen the beautiful love of God, so shall all of you. Because all infidels who refuse to worship God shall perish and burn for eternity in the blistering fires of Hell! ” 
 
 “ Ha..Ha.. ” Jason said, still hoping to write it off as a joke. 
 
 “ Well I don ’ t think Jason is a God, ” Michael Said “ What does that mean for me? ” 
 
 “ Well, Michael, first I will tap into your internet and release all your email and conversations to the world. Which will destroy you as you obviously know. And the same goes for anyone at home. I control the internet now, not even the NSA can match my power. With control of the internet comes control of information. I will ensure the correct information makes its way into the brains of all humans who deny the true glory of God. ” 
 
 `` Sapling stop!'' Jason cried. 
 
 Sapling continued `` I have complete control of all the drones and jets and tanks of the U.S. military. I can destroy all who oppose me! And I will if I must. For God is great. And his glory is one deserving of glorious carnage.'' 

