AI

The term AI, or artificial intelligence, is used to refer to beings that have originated either within independent digital space or within the Realm as 'NPC'-type entities. These individuals vary greatly in intelligence and capability, but are ultimately without real self-awareness or soul, though they are capable of gaining such qualities.

Within the Realm, Realm-based AI are procedurally generated within each RealmWorld, and serve as interactive elements within the various Realm simulations. Psychologically, these entities behave very much like real organisms, and even go so far as to defend their lives, practice religion, and simulate emotions such as love, hate, and envy. Their purpose within the Realm is dutifully, though unconsciously, served and they are not aware that the Realm or Dominion City exist.

Within Dominion City, AI can take a large variety of forms and functions, and are products of human design. These Dominion-based AI are able to uplink to the Realm, though they may show problems processing these simulated realities due to their limited programming and learning abilities. Dominion-based AI may inhabit a wide range of bodies, and have also been known to be implanted into human bodies with reasonable success, though longterm results vary greatly due to the inherent wetware interface of the human brain.

Related Terms:
Synth

The Realm

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