Chapter 169 Concerns about Xiumagia

The morning sun shines through the windows of a high-rise building into the bedroom of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. Tony jumps out of bed, energetically preparing for their daily morning run. Pepper sits up slowly, smiling at him, the morning light shining on her blonde hair, like a fairy-like wife.

Tony put on his sportswear and tied his shoelaces while asking, "Honey, are you ready? Today's temperature seems to be suitable for a morning run."

Pepper nodded and agreed softly, "Of course, I'm ready. Morning jogging is our daily routine, and the weather is really nice today."

The two went downstairs together and went to the kitchen. Tony started to prepare some energy drinks and cereal for breakfast, while Pepper helped him make a cup of strong coffee, which was a necessity in their daily life.

The preparations before the morning run went very well, as they had done morning runs together many times. Tony opened the door to the garden and the sun shone in front of them, revealing a beautiful garden and a charming view. Tony's new mansion is located in a peaceful place, surrounded by tall trees.

Tony and Pepper started jogging, enjoying the fresh air and morning light. There were not many words between them, just running together in tacit understanding. Pepper's steps were brisk and graceful, while Tony's were full of energy and strength. Morning jogging was their bonding moment, and also a good way to relieve work stress and relax.

After running for about half an hour, they stopped to rest and sat on a bench in the garden. Tony wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile: "Today's morning run feels really good. I need this kind of exercise to keep fit."

Pepper nodded, her face filled with satisfaction and happiness: "Yes, morning running makes our bodies healthier and our relationship closer."

Tony smiled slightly, put his arm around Pepper's shoulders, and kissed her forehead affectionately.

They started talking about some light topics, but soon the topic turned to Nathan Hawke and his company. Pepper asked, "Tony, have you heard? Hawke Group is about to launch the Xiumagia intelligent robot. They sent me an invitation letter."

Tony frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Well, I heard about it. His team discussed the business direction of intelligent machines when doing business with the military. Someone from the military came to ask for my opinion. From the tone of his voice, his company has been making rapid progress in this area. But this time I heard that their Humagia robot is a major breakthrough."

Pepper continued, "Yes, Nathan Hawke's team claims that the Humagia robots will have unprecedented artificial intelligence and autonomous learning capabilities. They plan to apply these robots in a variety of fields, including medical, educational, and industrial. This could change the world."

Tony Stark frowned even more after listening to Pepper's description. He was well aware of the threats and potential risks of artificial intelligence, because he had personally witnessed the abuse of Iron Man armor. He understood that what Nathan Hawke called the Humagia robot represented not only technological progress, but could also be a double-edged sword.

After a moment's silence, Tony said, "Pepper, I have no doubt about Nathan Hawke's technical strength and vision, but I am worried that when the development of artificial intelligence reaches a certain critical point, it may lead to the problem of intelligence out of control. These robots have the ability to learn autonomously, which means that they are constantly evolving and may surpass human control."

Pepper nodded. She understood Tony's concerns. "Yes, Tony, intelligent loss of control is a real problem. If Nathan Hawke's robot really has such a powerful autonomous learning ability, then the potential risks will be huge."

Tony continued: "Moreover, even if we can control these robots at the beginning, there is no guarantee that they will not become self-aware at some point or pose a threat to humans. We cannot ignore the ethical and moral issues that artificial intelligence may cause."

Pepper thought for a moment and said, “Perhaps we need to talk to Nathan Hawke and learn about their safety measures and regulatory mechanisms. If they are willing to follow certain ethical standards and accept independent supervision, perhaps some concerns can be alleviated.”

Tony nodded. He thought it was a reasonable suggestion. "Yes, we can try to get in touch with Nathan Hawke and learn more about the Shumagia robot. But in any case, we need to be vigilant about the development of artificial intelligence to ensure that technology does not get out of control and bring disastrous consequences to mankind."

Tony and Pepper continued their morning run, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Their conversation was sometimes silent and sometimes full of thoughtful discussions about artificial intelligence. Tony's mood gradually calmed down, and he realized that Pepper's suggestion was a wise move, and communicating with Nathan Hawke was the first step to solving the problem.

As the morning light gradually rose, Tony and Pepper leisurely returned to the mansion. They each took a deep breath of the fresh air. At this time, Pepper's eyes inadvertently fell on the newsstand at the door of their house.

She approached the booth and picked up a newspaper, frowning slightly. Tony walked over to her and asked curiously, "What's wrong, dear?"

Pepper handed the newspaper to Tony and pointed to the headline on the front page: "Hawk Group announces the launch of the Shumagia robot, leading the future intelligent revolution."

Tony took the newspaper and read it quickly. The report described that Nathan Hawke's company would hold a press conference soon to officially announce their latest development of the Humagia robot, a breakthrough product with autonomous learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. The report also mentioned that this robot would be used in many fields such as medicine, education, and industry, and was expected to change the world.

Tony took a deep breath and frowned. He respected Nathan Hawke's technical prowess, but he was still worried about this groundbreaking product. His voice was slightly serious: "It looks like the Hawke Group's launch is coming soon. This Humagia robot has attracted considerable attention. We must ensure that their development in the field of intelligent robots is properly regulated."

"But is this really okay?" Pepper asked worriedly. Although Tony is Iron Man and a member of the Avengers, the Hawke Group has also transformed from a group tycoon of daily necessities to a superhero company, the open and covert Umbrella Bio Company, and now the intelligent industrial revolution.

But in an instant, Pepper nodded in agreement, leaning on Tony's shoulder and said, "Yes, Tony, we can get in touch with Nathan Hawke as soon as possible to understand their security measures and regulatory mechanisms, and whether they are willing to accept external review. This is to ensure that this new technology will not pose a potential threat to society and mankind."

Tony is his man, and Tony's decision is his decision.

Tony put the newspaper down and thought about possible future plans of action: "We need to continue to pay close attention to developments in the field of intelligent robots, not only for ourselves, but also for the future of mankind. The advancement of technology is a good thing, but it must be accompanied by responsible use and regulation."

The two tacitly decided that they would have a conversation with Nathan Hawke to learn more about the Humagia robot and have an in-depth discussion on the moral and ethical issues of artificial intelligence. They understand that on the road of technological revolution, they have the responsibility to ensure that the way forward is correct and safe, not only for themselves, but also for the entire human society.

the other side.

The atmosphere in the hearing room was solemn, and the MPs expressed their opinions word by word. However, it soon became obvious that most MPs with ties to the Hawke Group were not eager to conduct real investigations and supervision. Some of them even made arrangements and planned to go to the press conference to obtain more information and build more "relationships".

At one side of the conference hall, a congressman in a suit was talking in a low voice with a senior executive of the Hawke Group. The congressman was an old friend of the Hawke Group, and their relationship was close and inseparable. The senior executive whispered to him: "I promise that you will get some exclusive information at the press conference, which will be very helpful for your future work."

The congressman nodded with a satisfied expression. This was not the first time he had dealt with the Hawke Group. This mutually beneficial cooperation had lasted for many years. He firmly believed that maintaining a friendly relationship with this huge technology company would be of great benefit to his political career.

On the other side, a young congressman in the meeting was arguing fiercely with a young Hawke Group representative. He demanded stricter supervision to ensure that Hawke Group's new technology would not pose a potential threat to society and humanity.

The representative smiled contemptuously and said, "You know, dear Congressman, the Hawke Group has always been a leader in innovation. Their technology will change the world, and yet you are worried about regulatory issues. Perhaps you should consider getting some more information at the press conference, and perhaps your opinion will change."

The young MP responded angrily: "I am not against technological progress, but we must ensure that the development of technology is carried out under responsible and transparent supervision. I think if the Hawke Group's new technology is so superior, they should welcome more supervision and scrutiny to prove their sincerity."

The debate in the conference hall was heated and divided into two camps. On one side were those MPs with close connections who seemed ready to get advantageous information at the press conference. On the other side were those MPs who adhered to principles and cared about regulatory and ethical issues, and believed that the development of artificial intelligence and intelligent robots needed a transparent and responsible direction.

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"Director." Natasha listened to Nick Fury's voice coming from her ear.

"Go to Hawke Group and ask Nathan Hawke if he is willing to let you go and see their Shumagia project."

"Copy that, Director."

Natasha breathed a sigh of relief after ending the call. The director was self-aware and did not let her sneak in to collect information.