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The-Golden-Relic

‘The Golden Relic’: What ChatGPT says

My new technothriller “The Golden Relic” marks the beginning of a new series of AI action thrillers I’ll be writing over the next couple of years. Early reviewers are giving it five stars and high ratings, and it’s already hit No. 1 in one Amazon bestseller category.

The novel’s plot follows a father who’ll go to any length to protect his 10-year-old daughter from a tech mogul bent on using her in his quest for immortality.  Technothrillers can be a blend of action thriller, military thriller and a bit of science fiction thrown in, and this story has all three.  

But what I found most interesting about this release was the reaction of the ChatGPT 4o AI to this novel in which Athena, a superintelligence, plays a major role as the chief intelligence officer for the antagonist’s AI startup.

My former colleague and marketing wizard Chris Abraham asked ChatGPT 4o about the book last week and here’s what it replied:

“The Golden Relic” is the latest high-tech thriller by JD Lasica, set for publication on November 7, 2024. Known for his Shadow Operatives series, Lasica’s new novel intertwines ancient mysteries with cutting-edge technology. The story follows tech mogul Xander J. Recker on a quest that spans from the ruins of Persepolis to the shores of Puerto Rico, delving into themes of immortality, artificial intelligence, and the secrets held by ancient relics.

Lasica’s background as a tech entrepreneur and media expert enriches his storytelling, offering readers a blend of suspense and scientific intrigue. The novel includes a “Fact vs. Fiction” section, providing insights into the real-world science that inspired the plot.

For those interested in pre-ordering, the e-book is available at a discounted rate. This release promises to captivate fans of techno-thrillers and science fiction alike.

That was spot on … and you really have to wonder how mild and meek ChatGPT may change if artificial general intelligence arrives in 2025, as some are predicting.

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AI in the movies & the meaning of life (infographic)

Do AIs dream of mortality? and other questions posed by artificial intelligence in the movies

Editor’s note: Brian Thomas wrote the following essay to accompany Enlightened Digital’s infographic “A Century of AI in the Movies” (below). Artificial intelligence plays a key role in my high-tech thriller series on Amazon, and I’ll be exploring the topics of AI, AR, VR and mixed reality on this blog in the coming months. — JD Lasica

Guest post by Brian Thomas
Enlightened Digital

Ever wonder about the meaning of life? One unlikely source for some answers may be the realm of artificial intelligence. After all, as tech labs continue down the path of creating intelligent systems, they confront questions about the nature of cognition, awareness and life itself.

Our fascination with these concepts extends to the silver screen. For decades, from Metropolis in 1927 through Star Wars, Tron and Spielberg’s AI, motion pictures have blazed a trail in stoking ideas and igniting debate about AI — and the very notion of what it means to be alive.

Here’s an infographic showcasing thought-provoking movies that discuss life and existence through the lens of AI:

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