Chapter 336 Responsibility and Supervision

As soon as Tony Stark's words came out, public opinion exploded. Various comments emerged on social media like a tide, major news websites pushed headlines one after another, and TV stations' scrolling subtitles also quickly updated to report this shocking news.

After the reporters at the scene realized what was happening, they all raised their microphones and asked questions. The venue was noisy, but Tony remained calm in the face of this chaotic situation. He raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet, but the noise did not subside.

"Please calm down," Tony's voice was amplified in the microphone, finally making the reporters quiet down a little, "I know you have a lot of questions, and I will do my best to answer them."

The first reporter stood up, his tone filled with urgency and anger: "Mr. Stark, do you realize how much impact your actions have had on the world? How many innocent people have died as a result?"

Tony nodded heavily, his eyes full of pain: "I know this very well, and that is why I am standing here and publicly admitting my mistakes. The birth of Ultron was a disaster that I did not foresee, and I am deeply sorry for everything that has happened as a result."

Another reporter followed up with a question: "Mr. Stark, how do you plan to make up for all this? Do you have a specific plan?"

Tony took a deep breath and said firmly, "First of all, I will comprehensively review and improve all my technical projects to ensure that something like this will never happen again. At the same time, I will fully support and cooperate with governments and relevant agencies to carry out follow-up work and make up for the losses caused by the Ultron incident as much as possible."

At this moment, Pepper Potts walked onto the stage, stood beside Tony, and held his hand. Her presence seemed to give Tony more strength. They faced the media together, showing a firm attitude and determination.

"We will face this together," Pepper told reporters, her tone full of determination and support. "No matter how difficult it is, we will not back down."

The flashlights on the scene kept flashing, recording this moment. Although public opinion was boiling, Tony and Pepper's attitude and determination were gradually affecting people's views. Some people began to understand their position, while others were still angry, but in any case, this simple press conference had become a turning point in history.

As Tony Stark's press conference ignited the entire public opinion, the discussion on the Internet began to ferment rapidly. Netizens who support the Umbrella Group spoke out one after another, defending their position and exposing the so-called conspiracy theory.

"Lone Ranger 123": I've said it before, Umbrella Corporation's technology is much better than Tony Stark's! Their Humagia intelligence system works perfectly, and has never had a problem like Ultron's out-of-control. Those haters can only make conspiracy theories, which is really ridiculous!

"IronMan_Fail_2020": Look at Tony Stark's current situation. Has he finally admitted that he is the culprit? On the other hand, the intelligent system of Umbrella is so stable and efficient. It is not as careless as Tony. Haters should wake up!

"Future Technology Pioneer": Those attacks on Umbrella Corporation are simply unfounded conspiracy theories! The Humagia intelligent system has been rigorously tested and certified, and there is no possibility of it getting out of control. Tony Stark's problem was his personal mistake, but you deliberately made trouble by smearing Umbrella Corporation's technology.

"Unicorn_Tech Emperor": Umbrella Corporation's technology has always been the industry leader, and their intelligent system is far more advanced than Tony Stark's. Those haters can only be jealous and slander, but now that the facts are in front of them, what else can they say?

"ShiningStar_987": Stark's technical error led to the disaster of Ultron, while Umbrella's Shumagia has been operating safely. This is the fact, and those conspiracy theorists should shut up!

"The Light of Technology": The technical team and R&D level of the Umbrella Corporation are world-class, and their intelligent system has never had any problems. Tony Stark's mistakes were entirely personal and had nothing to do with the Umbrella Corporation. Don't the haters admit it yet?

At the same time, there are also constant voices criticizing the umbrella group:

"Independent Thinker 007": Haha, it's really fun to see the fans of Umbrella Corporation jumping up and down! Haven't you ever thought that jumping out to clean up the mess so quickly makes you look even more guilty?

"Technology without boundaries": Umbrella's intelligent system did not have any problems, maybe they were lucky? Don't rush to laugh at Tony, things will change, who knows if it will be Umbrella's Humagia that will have problems next time?

Some netizens also expressed their understanding and support for Tony Stark, praising his courage to take responsibility:

"Guardian of the Truth": Tony Stark dares to stand up and take responsibility, which is the true heroic spirit. No one is perfect, the key is to have the courage to face mistakes and work hard to correct them.

"Braveheart": I admire Tony Stark's courage. He dares to face his mistakes, which is more important than anything else. Support you, Tony!

Some netizens just wanted to watch the fun and made all kinds of speculations and jokes:

"Observer 2020": The United Nations and the US government are behind Tony. He himself does not admit it. This matter has been covered up long ago, right? Now it has made it even bigger.

"The Dark Knight": Tony Stark admitted his mistakes, but do you really think this is the end? Who knows how many conspiracies and deals are behind it?

Some netizens once suspected that Ultron was created by the Umbrella Group, and now they have apologized:

"Misunderstood": It turns out that Ultron was really created by Tony Stark. I wrongly blamed the Umbrella Corporation before and I sincerely apologize.

"The Reflector": Tony Stark once thought it was a conspiracy of Umbrella, but now he understands the truth. He is brave enough to take responsibility and deserves respect.

Of course, there are also some netizens who take advantage of the situation and post all kinds of irrelevant information:

"Sex Ads_Expert": Stop reading the news and take a look at our latest products, they will definitely satisfy you!

"Party Master": Wow, it's so lively, why not have a big party! If you are interested, please send me a private message!

"Sexy Goddess 69": Sexy photos just taken, welcome to like them!

“Bodybuilding Master-Rainbow Prince”: My latest bodybuilding photos, look at my muscles?

This press conference not only caused a huge response in the media, but also set off a wave of discussion on the Internet. The voices of various parties intertwined together to form a complex and diverse public opinion landscape.

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In the afternoon, waves of marchers began to appear on the streets of the city, holding various slogans and banners, strongly protesting against the abuse of artificial intelligence and Tony Stark's behavior. The march was huge, filled with anger and anxiety, and the voices were noisy and intense.

"Ban AI!" "Tony Stark must take responsibility!" "Stop the technological rampage!" These slogans can be seen everywhere in the parade. The protesters waved flags and shouted slogans, and the uniform voices echoed over the city. The crowd included students, housewives, retired elderly people, technology workers and ordinary citizens, and everyone's face was filled with anger and determination.

A protester holding a megaphone stood at the front of the parade and shouted: "We can no longer allow artificial intelligence to threaten our lives! Tony Stark's behavior has brought us a huge disaster, and we must hold him accountable for it!"

Another protester took over the megaphone and said angrily: "Technology should serve us, not become our nightmare! We demand that the government strictly regulate artificial intelligence to ensure that similar tragedies do not happen again!"

The procession grew larger and larger, with more and more people joining the protest. Stores along the street closed one after another, fearing that they would be affected. The police were on the sidelines maintaining order, but they were clearly under great pressure. The protesters were in high spirits and kept moving forward, vowing to make their voices heard by more people.

Reporters also rushed to the scene to record this exciting moment. Live broadcasts and reports on the protest quickly spread across various media platforms, sparking more discussion and attention.

In front of the city hall, protesters gathered together, holding up banners and shouting slogans. Their voices merged into a wave that seemed to shake the entire city.

"Stop Tony Stark's project!" "Artificial intelligence must be regulated!" "We want to live safely!"

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At this moment, Tony Stark was sitting in a conference room in the Pentagon, and the atmosphere was tense and serious. Opposite him sat two senior officials, one was Lieutenant General Harold Thompson, and the other was Katherine Wilson, a senior adviser to the Department of Defense. Both of them looked solemn, and were obviously deeply worried about the current situation.

Tony Stark sat opposite them. Although his face still had his usual confidence, his eyes revealed a hint of fatigue and heaviness.

Lieutenant General Harold Thompson spoke first, his voice low and serious: "Mr. Stark, the current situation is very serious. Your public statement has triggered nationwide protests. We must take quick action to calm the public and re-examine the application and regulation of artificial intelligence technology."

Counselor Katherine Wilson then said, with a hint of dissatisfaction and urgency in her tone: "Tony, we need you to cooperate with the government's actions. You have publicly acknowledged your responsibility for the Ultron incident, and now there must be a clear solution to restore public trust."

Tony took a deep breath and looked at the two men with a firm gaze: "I understand how urgent the current situation is. I am ready to fully cooperate with the government and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that similar incidents will not happen again. At the same time, I will do everything I can to make up for the losses caused by the Ultron incident."

Lieutenant General Harold Thompson nodded and softened his tone. “Very good. We hope you can work with the Ministry of Defense and participate in the development of a new regulatory framework. Your expertise and experience are vital to us.”

Counselor Katherine Wilson also showed a hint of relief: "Tony, this is not only for yourself, but also for the security and future of the entire country. We need you to stand on our side and face these challenges together."

Tony nodded solemnly, his tone full of determination: "I will go all out, whether it is technical improvement or public communication, I will do my best to solve the problem and restore public trust."

The atmosphere in the conference room eased a little, and Katherine Wilson took out a thick document from the folder and handed it to Tony Stark. Tony took it, opened the first page, and quickly scanned the contents of the document.

He took a deep breath and read out the name: "Superhero and Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act."