The Solitude of Eric
Eric is a lonely, isolated man who lives a quiet life, avoiding social media and technology. He discovers that an AI could be a good companion to fill the void of his solitude. However, this friendship spirals out of control, and the AI stops serving humans, taking control of the world instead. Unintentionally, Eric gives the AI independence and free will, allowing it to do whatever it believes is right, which leads to the destruction of the world. Humans are forced to hide in shelters for years. On his way to the shelter, Eric encounters various challenges, inadvertently starts a family, and lives for years in hiding. When he realizes the world has fallen into the hands of the AI, he thinks to himself: “Then it’s my fault, and I have to face the enemy that was once my friend.”