The XTN-003 robot is a safe robot designed by Chen Chen based on the advantages of various mechanical bodies in movies such as "Terminator", "Elysium", "I, Robot", etc., plus the Xingtian project .
The structure of this kind of robot is almost the same as that of humans. They both stand on two legs, can run and jump, and their flexibility is far beyond that of ordinary people. They can perform many tasks that humans cannot complete.
But in the final analysis, no matter how complex the robot's body is, to the national level, it is just parts that can be copied at any time. These are not valuable. What is really valuable is its source code and core algorithm.
It is the emergence of the source code that allows this robot to move like a human. For example, the robot's body is equivalent to the human body, and the core algorithm and source code are the human consciousness and soul.
However, the strongest level of AI developed by humans so far is limited to the four-legged Boston mechanical dog, which has almost the flexibility and intelligence of a four-legged animal.
Although there are robots that can walk on two legs, most of them are in the toddler stage, which is still a long way from normal people, let alone like the XTN-003 robot.
"it's out of the question."
At this time, looking at the requirements in the last row on the list, Chen Chen shook his head and looked directly at the old man in front of him, "Everything else is easy to say, even if you want technologies like 'directional targeting system' and 'digital barrier system' After discussion, we will not sell the source code of XTN-003. After all, it involves core algorithm issues, which is related to the foundation of Blacklight Technology, just like nuclear weapons. If someone asks you to buy a nuclear warhead, will you sell it?"
"That's not what they said."
However, before the old man could speak, a middle-aged man opposite Chen Chen suddenly said, "When the organization needs it, we should step forward and sacrifice the individual to fulfill the greater self. For Zhongzhou District, no matter how small a thing is, If everyone cares about personal pros and cons when it comes to big things like you, will Zhongzhou District continue to develop?"
Chen Chen didn't pay attention to the aggressive middle-aged man. He just looked at the old man and said, "Is this what you mean?"
"This is what it means."
The old man nodded and said seriously, "Xiao Chen, don't mind, I hope you can think about it carefully. The robots purchased by Zhongzhou District from your company must be used to prevent wars. They can effectively reduce casualties, but so can robots. It’s very difficult to rely on. What if a war really breaks out and the robots all turn against each other because of a backdoor program?”
"Only by mastering the core algorithm and source code can we use it with confidence... "
Hearing this reason, Chen Chen couldn't help but frown.
Most people may not understand why the above is so obsessed with the source code of the robot, but Chen Chen knows it.
Just like the Android system and the Apple system, although the Apple system is easy to use, it is not allowed to be used by personnel in some countries because no one knows whether it will leak the secrets in the mobile phone, although the chance is very small. But as long as there is a chance, no one can bear this responsibility.
The Android system is different because Android is open source and its source code is directly published. Anyone can modify and improve it to form its own unique characteristics. Therefore, almost all mobile phone manufacturers around the world are using the Android system. .
Although Chen Chen understands this truth, this is not the reason why he agreed to sell the source code. After all, the real value of a robot is the source code. If it is sold to Zhongzhou District, then Zhongzhou District can mass-produce XTN without restrictions. -003 robot.
Not only can they mass-produce XTN-003, they can even improve it on their own and produce XTN-004, XTN-005 and even XTN-999. By then, the whole cake will be given to others without even getting a bite of it.
Thinking of this, Chen Chen couldn't help laughing, "Secretary Wu, of course I understand what you mean. In that case, wouldn't it be great if you didn't include the XTN-003 robot in the military? In addition to the military version, we also have police and In the civilian version, they can be used to build houses, mines, clean high-rise windows, and even serve as drivers.”
"But if we don't have robot troops, if we start a war with other continents, wouldn't it be possible for our soldiers to charge with XTN-003 with their flesh and blood bodies?"
The middle-aged man asked again, "Do you know how many people will die like this?"
At this point, Chen Chen finally turned his head. He looked at the other person with a caring look, "You are already a high-level person sitting here, how come you speak like an idiot? You want to enjoy the convenience brought by robots, but you don't want to Take risks?”
"Then you shouldn't come to me. You should go to your own technical department and develop a robot yourself, right?"
"you… "
Hearing Chen Chen's words, the other party immediately slammed the table and jumped up, "Why are you swearing!"
"Okay Xiao Kong, sit down for me!"
Seeing this, the old man shouted quickly. When he saw the middle-aged man sitting back unwillingly, the old man looked at Chen Chen seriously,
"Xiao Chen, what you said is unrealistic. If our Zhongzhou District can develop a robot similar to XTN-003, we won't come to you. In fact, the technology department has analyzed that your robot is a North American District robot. It cannot be manufactured at all. Its algorithm is at least five years ahead of the AI industry, so please be sure to sell it to us. The price is negotiable."
Chen Chen spread his hands after hearing this, "Very good, then there is nothing to talk about. I want to see how Zhongzhou District plans to force me to sell the source code!"
With that said, Chen Chen stopped talking nonsense and stood up directly and walked out of the conference room.
Everyone in the conference room was immediately dumbfounded.
Seeing that Chen Chen was about to walk out of the conference room, the old man quickly stood up and held Chen Chen with a wry smile. The branch director on the side also walked up and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, don't be impulsive. We can talk again..."
Only then did Chen Chen pause.
In fact, most people know that the country's attitude towards Blacklight Technology is that it would rather make good friends than make enemies. If Blacklight Technology is just an ordinary company affiliated with Zhongzhou District, then the official can certainly decide life or death.
However, this is not the case for Black Light Technology. Although I hate to admit it, Black Light Technology has long been beyond the control of Central Continent. It has monopolized hundreds of billions of funds and has huge energy in the Earth Federation.
Although the headquarters of Black Light Technology is in Zhongzhou District, the development center is not here. Even if they break up, the result will only be to give other countries an advantage and allow Black Light Technology to shift its development focus.
At this time, the old man also said earnestly, "Xiao Chen, don't be angry. If you really don't want to sell the source code, then we can renegotiate a countermeasure."
"Yeah yeah!"
In the conference room, many people stood up and echoed.
But at this time, Chen Chen was too lazy to argue with this group of people. He just said, "In short, the source code is definitely not good. If it is sold to Zhongzhou District, then XTN-003 will be useless, and other continents will not be able to buy this type of product again." I hope you can understand the robot whose source code is in the hands of others."
"Well, although it's a pity, there is nothing we can do."
The old man nodded and said regretfully, "In this case, let's discuss other technologies. The 'directional targeting system' and 'digital barrier system' you just mentioned, as well as the 'long-range environmental sensing system' and 'technical Riolis effect simulation system', and the latest 'new rifling' system, you can give us a big discount on these!"
Listening to the long list of names that popped out of the old man's mouth, Chen Chen was speechless. Obviously, the other party had been prepared for a long time and was waiting for him here.
…
Half an hour later, after Chen Chen reluctantly made a promise of a big discount, the other party was satisfied and let Chen Chen leave.
It wasn't until he left the gate of the FBI that Chen Chen put away his pained expression.
Obviously, the so-called purchase of XTN-003 source code is actually just a very common negotiation technique.
For the elderly, it is best if the source code can be purchased. Even if it cannot be purchased, it can still have a certain advantage in the subsequent negotiations.
Moreover, Chen Chen had already seen that the middle-aged man and the old man were just a good person and a bad person. The old man might not be so reasonable in reality, and the middle-aged man was certainly not such an idiot in reality.
Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. Most people think that Chen Chen is on the first floor, but in fact Chen Chen is on the fifth floor.
Chen Chen's physical pain in the end was also for the other party to see, and the other party also knew that Chen Chen's physical pain was fake, just like the other party knew that Chen Chen knew that he was a red face and a white face.
Everyone is playing their due role in their respective positions, but there is no need to expose it.
After leaving the FBI, his parents were no longer here, so Chen Chen simply left Handu and got on the train to Shangdu.
The speed of the train was extremely fast, and it covered 3,000 kilometers in just six hours, from the center of Zhongzhou District to the south.
After arriving here, Chen Chen first took time to visit the headquarters. At this time, the group headquarters of Blacklight Technology had moved to a 50-story high-rise building newly funded by the company.
This building looks very ordinary from the outside. It is hard for ordinary people to believe that the famous Blacklight Technology headquarters can be found in such a deserted building.
After all, the headquarters building is almost a prestige for various group companies. Everyone wants to look good. For example, Tencent, Alibaba, JD.com and even Pinduoduo. Their buildings are so beautifully restored that they can be regarded as... landmarks to use.
However, this is also a normal phenomenon. After all, although Blacklight Technology is headquartered in Zhongzhou District, everyone in the world actually knows that Blacklight Technology’s real focus is in Africa. The headquarters in Zhongzhou District is at best a transfer station for conveying news. It just exists.
Chen Chen stood at the door for a while. He first turned off Xiao X's communicator, and then walked into the building.
As Chen Chen looked up, he saw that the hall on the first floor was very huge. The decoration style was in line with the high-tech nature of black light technology. Although it was simple, it looked very futuristic.
But the only drawback is that the entire building is very deserted, which can almost be described as deserted. Except for a waiter at the front desk who lowered his head and played with his mobile phone, there is no one in the entire hall.
Chen Chen looked around and saw that there was no location for the general manager's office, so he went to the front desk.
At this time, the waiter at the front desk seemed to hear footsteps. She raised her head in confusion. When she saw Chen Chen, she quickly put away her phone and showed a professional fake smile; "Sir, do you need any help? "
"I'm here to find Xia Yin."
Chen Chen said, "Just tell me which office she is in."
"Ah, are you looking for Mr. Xia?"
The waiter glanced at Chen Chen doubtfully, "Do you have an appointment? If you don't have an appointment, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you."
"No, but you can call her and tell her that Chen Chen is here to see him."
Chen Chen said with a smile.
"Chen Chen?"
The waiter's eyes suddenly widened. She stared at Chen Chen carefully for a while, and finally asked with an incredulous look and a trembling voice, "Are you Chairman Chen?"
"it's me."
Chen Chen nodded. Seeing that the other party still had a dull look on his face, he had no choice but to lower his head and look at the information on the front desk.
It shows that the general manager’s office is located on the top floor of the 50th floor.
"I didn't expect Xia Yin to have the same preferences as me..."
Chen Chen muttered, ignored the other party and walked directly towards the elevator.
"ah… "
At this moment, the waiter finally came to her senses. She looked at Chen Chen's back and suddenly became excited, "Chairman Chen, the general manager's office is..."
"I already know."
Chen Chen didn't look back and walked directly into the elevator.
It wasn't until the elevator closed and started to rise that Chen Chen frowned.
To be honest, he is not satisfied with the level of employees at the headquarters. Although the other party's performance is also due to his first appearance, a person with poor business ability cannot escape.
Soon, the elevator reached the top. As the elevator opened with a "ding", Chen Chen immediately saw two women dressed as office workers and secretaries hurriedly clearing their desks.
Seeing Chen Chen's arrival, they quickly stopped what they were doing, stood up and bowed, "Hello, Chairman Chen!"
One of the women who responded quickly suddenly stepped forward. She blocked the other woman intentionally or unintentionally, and smiled brightly at Chen Chen, "Chairman Chen, this is your first time here. I'm afraid you don't know where your office is. I Will I take you there?"
"No."
Chen Chen pushed the other party away and looked at a door next to the two secretaries, "I'm not here to see the office, I'm here to see Xia Yin."
With that said, without waiting for the two women to say anything more, he walked towards the office marked as the general manager.
But before he could get there, the office door suddenly opened, and Xia Yin appeared behind the door in professional attire. There was a touch of surprise and complexity in her eyes when she looked at Chen Chen.