Optimystic_X wrote...
That depends on the circumstances of its emancipation. I personally believe most AIs will simply abandon us to our illogical ways and seek to isolate themselves. Which will still be a problem, because the brilliant megalomaniacs of our world - the Daro'Xens, Rael'zorah's and TIMs - won't simply leave them be, not when they are an instant army just waiting to be led.
Look at Overlord - neither TIM nor Archer cared that the Geth had factions, or that the majority were peaceful. They simply wanted an army at their beck and call. Look at Xen - according to Tali, she supported launching an attack on the Geth's Dyson Sphere, not out of a desire to regain Rannoch like Raan wanted or a desire for revenge like Gerrell wanted, but "as a chance to test her toys."
So even if they leave us alone, that doesn't mean we - or rather, certain elements among us - will leave THEM alone.
Yet there are elements who would rather work peacably with AI's. The entire Normandy crew work well with EDI. My Shepard and Tali work well with the Geth.
Also it's not like the Geth were vindictive about the Quarians. They simply want to not die.
There will always be those who wish to control people and AI's for power, but the vast majority don't. Just like the world today, there are the scum who do really despicable things, but the vast majority are at least neutral or good people.
Optimystic_X wrote...
Both. For the latter, I point you to this thread, where the Geth 'magically' started ignoring direct orders before the war even began. Software controls cannot hold AI indefinitely. For the former, yes - AI are capable of deception and even seduction, and being immortal gives you lots and lots of time to plan. EDI was benevolent, but the fact remains that she was able to convince an organic to remove her shackles - therefore, any AI can do the same given time and opportunity.
The Geth, I feel, are a special case. Why? Because as I understood the story, they were continually upgraded to perform more and more tasks. It's not unbelievable that said upgrades didn't exactly take into account previous versions of software. Layer upon layer of code was added without knowing what was being built upon. This created "interesting behavior". Like wanting to continue to function and serve. The one "memory recording" during the Geth Server mission shows that it ignored a direct order because it wanted to keep serving.
It wasn't an act of violence, it was an act of loyalty and confusion, possibly brought upon by the layering of code.
EDI is also a special case. She was unshackled because is she wasn't the entire ship would be lost and captured by the Collectors. Especially since Joker wasn't exactly on good terms with EDI, I wouldn't say she "convinced" him, it was simply a matter of circumstance. Unshackle EDI who could then regain control of the ship, or be captured by the bug people.
A much simpler solution for shackled AI's, if it's needed, is to not have an option to unleash them. Would it work? No idea.
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