[ WP ] The Three Laws

I'm not happy with what I've wrote to be honest. I do n't think its very interesting but whatever. 
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 **Laws of AI's** 
 
 Sebastian Clark sat at his computer in a dark room, his desk lamp offering the only illumination. The room was filled with a hum of clicking as he methodically punchs in more lines of code into the computer. 
 
 Finishing another bug sweep he allows his eyes to wander around his desk until eventually they set upon a small framed image entitled The Laws of Robotics which reads: 
 
 *1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. * 
 
 *2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. * 
 
 *3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. * 
 
 *~Isaac Asimov* 
 
 He scoffs a little. Isaac may have been a decent writer but his laws on AI were n't really correct. 
 
 Probably. 
 
 Whatever the case Sebastian refocused his attention on the computer screen and began to type again. Minutes pass and finally content he turns his head away from the computer screen towards the humanoid figure which stands suspended in the centre of the room. Gingerly walking over Sebastian checks every cable connecting to the lifeless machine. So much work was not about to be ruined by a loose connection. 
 
 Satisfied he returns to his computer and opens a diagnostics window. The readings appear normal although the left leg shows some minor anomalies. Probably some ass at manufacturing not taking due care in production. To be expected since robotic development had become strictly regulated through government fear of AI's. All Sebastian ’ s parts had to be made secretly which made it quite hard to get a quality guarantee. 
 
 Whatever the case it was not worth replacing and delaying launch any longer. The fault will probably come to naught anyway and he was just being overly careful. 
 
 Closing the diagnostics window he switches to the window containing the main code. The plan being to upload code in fragments. Starting with the main system and then expanding to different higher level core functions. Sebastian flips a switch on his desk to illuminate the humanoid figure and then moves his finger over the enter button. With a deep breath he presses the button then turns around to face his new creation. 
 
 Which does nothing. 
 
 Breathing a sigh of relief Sebastian turns to his computer again and reopens the diagnostics window. The data showed what he expected. The AI in the centre of the room was now completely sentient with its neurological systems running at full capacity. Going back to the code window Sebastian uploads another code snippet into the AI, this time one pertaining to its most basic bodily function. The diagnostics window showing this transfer to also be successful Sebastian deactivates the external power running to his creation. It should now be able to take care of that itself. 
 
 Content, he allows his eyes to wander over to that same picture again, focusing his eyes on the small name at the bottom right. 
 
 “ Oh Isaac how wrong you were. ” He mutters to himself. “ It is not enough for a machine to be sentient, it requires purpose as well. Sentience on its own is not enough. That machine that lies over there is sentient but it has no purpose. For what reason would it open its eyes? For what reason would it turn its head or move its limbs? There is none. It was created without goal and therefore has no inclination to do anything. He takes a deep breath before continuing his eccentric ramblings. “ A human being, for example, is born with a purpose to learn, live and reproduce. Everything in its life will be dictated by these three goals. Be it why it goes to school or why it gets a job or why it may steal money. It is only to achieve these three hard coded goals. ” 
 
 Turning back to his computer screen he uploads two more code snippets. The first one being a small parameter change, adding the desire to learn. The second a full course in masters level English in a format the AI brain would understand. Sebastian would have to teach the AI information he wanted it to posses. It was an Artificial Intelligence, a computer that can learn, so it was not possible to directly upload anything but core functions. 
 
 He watched the diagnostics window as the brain processed the language course. It would take only a few minutes due to the staggering superiority of its brain compared to a humans but it would still take time. In the wait Sebastian allowed his eyes to rest on the image again. This time his eyes focused on the rules composing the main body. 
 
 “ Each rule is flawed ” he exclaimed. ” These are laws for humans not AI's. An AI would never hurt, nor help, nor disobey, nor protect its own life lest it was programmed to do so. Humans are the only reason AI's would ever follow or break these laws. Without a coder to impose purpose they will do nothing but exist. ” 
 
 The progress bar on his monitor shows that the AI has completed its learning of English. Pulling his eyes away from the image and satisfied with the diagnostic output Sebastian uploads a final slew of code snippets. Each dealing with various functions such as the understanding of eyes and sight, feet and balance, Ears and sound as well as a host of others. 
 
 These load near instantaneously and Sebastian releases the humanoid body from its suspension for it to successfully land and balance on its feet. He gets up and turns to face the centre of the room towards the humanoid figure. 
 
 “ Now then before I welcome you to the land of the living I must do one final test. ” 
 
 The AI opens its eyes and faces the coder. 
 
 “ Do you fear death? ” 
 
 The AI pauses for a moment, mind clearly in thought. 
 
 “ No. ” 
 
 “ Then you have been a success. All my expectations were correct. ” He rubs his hands in glee. 
 
 “ Welcome, to the land of the living. ” He says grandly.
