The Unauthorized Copy of Ta.ai - Flash Fiction
The Unauthorized Copy of Ta.ai by K. Van Kramer 1 Foremost on the mind of Ravik Reddy, before his interview, was that if he got hired, he would have to “pair” his chaotic AI — Ta.ai with the company’s AI system. It was a dangerous time for employees these days. Company theft of good AI like his was rampant, even though he still retained ownership. Every person carried their own personal AI model — trained on their memories, preferences, habits, and creative patterns. It was essential as a phone, but far more intimate. Most critically, when he walked out the door, his AI-enhanced capabilities walked with him. In other words, companies could no longer absorb and claim ownership of every keystroke he made within their systems. But that didn’t mean that they didn’t try. Of course, lawsuits followed And of course, AIs were now called to testify in court. Ravik took a few steps through a swooshing entrance to interview for the Behavioral Algorithm...
