"... Actually there is nothing surprising. Blocks like this are actually very common in this city. Just like a high-rise building, the higher it is, the bigger the shadow it leaves. Not everyone wants to move their store into a certain A business district or a large shopping mall, especially for older people and older old shops, it’s not a bad thing to spend their remaining years here with their souls.”
But after passing the entrance hall, this not-so-large space finally became brighter.
"The whole body needs to be changed," Lu Zhou coughed lightly, "... I just want to change its skin, nothing else is necessary."
It's not even just shabby, it can also be described as disorganized.
That pale smile looked a little uncomfortable, but Lu Zhou was not frightened by him.
"How long has it been since you last basked in the sun?"
"This was left by the last guest. If you feel inconvenient, just use this thing to cover it." Han Ming patted Lu Zhou's shoulder and said in a sophisticated tone, "Don't worry, no matter what I can handle any type of android for you."
After setting up navigation on the AR glasses, Lu Zhou walked along the street for about two to three hundred meters, turned two corners, and soon came to a small alley.
Especially when this modification involves the underlying logic of AI, for example, if the article "Prohibition of harming and infringing on human beings" is deleted, all illegal and criminal activities will become possible.
"This is common in the 22nd century and nothing to be alarmed about."
With that said, Han Ming took Zhang's raincoat-like plastic robe from the side and threw it into Lu Zhou's hands.
"How big is the area? Just the face? Or the whole head? Or including other parts of the body? Do you need to add or remove bionic organs? What about the size?"
"you know me?"
Feeling more and more suspicious about this store, Lu Zhou was secretly wary and spoke cautiously.
Looking at the white arms and legs hanging next to them, Lu Zhou's brows twitched fiercely.
"Didn't that guy Wang Wenfeng tell you?" Han Ming said impatiently, "Modification of bionic human accessories, customization of special appearances, modification of the underlying logic of AI... that's probably it."
"You'd better give me a reference photo or build a 3D model yourself and bring it to me."
A hoarse and dry voice came from behind the door through the speaker. The voice sounded like it had been processed by some kind of inferior special effects and was slightly distorted.
After reading the two words on the house plate, Lu Zhou reached out and touched his chin.
As he said, the environment in the house was indeed quite crude.
Lu Zhou: "But you look quite young."
It is different from other "sexy bitches" with flashing neon signs. Not only does it not have an eye-catching sign, the decoration of the facade is so simple that it only has a security door and a rusty iron door. Card.
"Out of control? Are you stupid after watching science fiction movies, or have you been brainwashed by those imbeciles who are shouting about 'de-AI'?" Han Ming said with a smile, "Those bionic people are just a group of people who use big data analysis and machines to Learning methods, products designed to imitate human behavior and provide standardized services to humans. They have no 'autonomous consciousness' at all, because the program has never allowed them to do so. This is no longer a limitation of the underlying code of 'cannot kill' Instead, it’s ‘technically impossible’ and let AI learn to think.”
"... As for the safety risks you mentioned, I know what you want to say, but I also said that I will not do business that may cause trouble. If you have any needs, tell me directly. I don't want to be involved in this issue. nonsense."
He had been observing the expressions on the road since just now, and seemed to see the scene he was expecting. The man named Han Ming smiled dryly and asked in a teasing tone.
"I have a bionic man... It may not be convenient in appearance, and it may be troublesome to take it to the street. If possible, I hope you can help redesign its appearance."
I don’t know if this is a real name or a pseudonym.
Even without the magnetic slingshot on his right wrist, he didn't think this guy's health would pose any threat to himself, whose athletic ability was above average.
Just when Lu Zhou was wondering if this person was not at home, the sound of footsteps finally came from behind the door.
From the voice he heard earlier, he originally thought the person who opened the door for him would be an old man in his 60s, but he didn't expect it to be a young-looking man.
"Aren't you worried that this may cause some safety hazards?" Lu Zhou frowned, "For example... causing the modified android to lose control, or have autonomous consciousness."
If it weren't for the thread exposed at the connection port, this picture alone would be enough to make you curious.
Dong Dong…
It was a small shop sandwiched between an old-style tuck shop and a car battery repair shop. It looked so ordinary that people had no hope of paying attention to it.
When he stepped into this small alley, Lu Zhou raised his head and glanced at the sky. He saw no sunlight, only a faint twilight in its place.
The mainframes of four holographic computers were placed under the table, and unfinished codes flashed in the windows suspended above the table. Not far from the computer, there was an operating table converted from a single bed, but the person lying on the operating table was not a human, but a half-disassembled android woman.
Hearing the name, the iron door finally opened, and then a pale face emerged from the shadows, and his cloudy eyes glared at Lu Zhou.
After thinking for a while about how to express his troubles, Lu Zhou spoke.
"It was a man named Wang Wenfeng who introduced me here."
First of all, each android has its own corresponding code, and this code corresponds to its purpose, production date, product number, and AI type.
After looking at Lu Zhou carefully for a while, Han Ming picked up a teacup from the table, took a sip of the turbid tea, and then said casually.
"Just leave the deposit and bring the things over!"
He took out an old-fashioned tablet with a screen from the side. The man named Han Ming took a stylus and hurriedly wrote a few lines on it, and then continued to ask.
However, such trivial matters are obviously irrelevant.
"First time here?"
Lu Zhou: "How did you tell?"
"... Lu Zhou?"
According to the "AI Management Measures" of Pan-Asia Cooperation, it is prohibited to modify the memory system of the bionic human in any form after it leaves the factory. It is also strictly prohibited for users to obtain developer rights through informal channels, and to modify the underlying logic of AI. to modify.
Han Ming
In order to make himself less obtrusive, he did not stay longer on the street, but followed the real-life navigation signs and went straight to his destination.
Some of the people who come and go here are dressed in expensive clothes, and some are in simple clothes, but without exception, they are all in a hurry, as if they are going straight to the topic, heading towards their destination, and few people are hanging out here.
Lu Zhou frowned slightly.
Although he felt that this man's casual attitude was very problematic, Lu Zhou thought about himself as a shady person and did not seem to accuse him of doing shady business.
The entrance is very dark.
"Really? Each other, scholars from a hundred years ago," Han Ming smiled indifferently and continued in a casual tone, "Then, let's stop talking about it, I will never care about me I am not interested in the identity of the guests at all. Explain your purpose of coming, and I will see if your business can be done. If we are both satisfied with each other, then we can close the deal today."
Lu Zhou was even sure that if it weren't for the neon reflected by the messy signboards, this place would have been so dark that it would be difficult to get out even if you came in.
The moment he stepped into this alley, he suddenly felt like he had traveled back to the 21st century.
After taking a sip of the turbid tea, Han Ming paused and continued impatiently.
After hearing Han Ming's explanation, Lu Zhou was not completely relieved.
According to the information he read on the encyclopedia, although the bionic man of this era is a commodity, its purpose and scope of use are strictly limited.
With a hint of curiosity, Lu Zhou took off his AR glasses and knocked on the door.
The address given by Wang Wenfeng was not very far away. It was in a nearby area and even transportation was not available.
"It's been a while..." Han Ming answered casually, pushing open the door at the end of the corridor, making an invitation gesture, and walked in first, "This is my studio. The conditions are a bit crude, I hope you don’t mind.”
"Modification of the underlying logic of AI? Can you even do this kind of thing?"
“That’s the case with most of the people he introduced here.”
"This is?"
It is precisely because of this that this street, which is not very spacious, looks quite depressed.
"Otherwise?" Han Ming said matter-of-factly: "Do you want me to move this studio and all the equipment here to your home?"
There were two muffled sounds, but there was no response from behind the door, and not even a human voice could be heard.
Following the man who was probably named Han Ming, Lu Zhou, who was walking behind, was also secretly sizing him up.
In this small alley less than five steps wide, there are actually hundreds of miscellaneous shops crowded together, and the signs of these shops are also diverse, including those selling shoes, some selling hardware and groceries, and some selling... Weird stuff that he had never seen before and couldn't understand at all.
Lu Zhou hesitated for a moment, then said with a confused look on his face, "You still want to bring me here?"
"who?"
After all, in today's era, androids have become an important part of many families and even the entire society. The hidden dangers caused by illegal modification of the bionic human body system are unpredictable by everyone.
Maybe some people just want their androids to learn a few more nice words, or learn two more good-looking postures, but it cannot be ruled out that some criminals write in its memory about how to use weapons, or even Transform it into a murder tool.
"Methods always arise from application needs, and I happen to be an expert in bionic research. Occasionally, some customers will develop feelings for their bionics and hope to change their housekeeping or other types of bionics into Adult version to solve certain needs of their own. Some people will take photos of their dream lovers, or popular singers or virtual idols who have registered copyrights on their faces, and hope that I can help give their bionic man a full face. .”
Lu Zhou: "What kind of business do you have here?"
"I've read the news anyway. As for whether it's true or not, I'm not curious." The man smiled lightly and opened the door a little wider to make way. "The door is not the place to talk about things. Come in and say Bar."
The tall buildings extending infinitely upward are like a moat, neatly dividing the sky. Presumably if it were not midday, the sunlight would hardly shine in here.