Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 718

After listening to Lizzy's story, Lincoln couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling that gripped him. For the first time, his usually sharp, hawk-like eyes seemed lost and bewildered. Lizzy stood by his side, waiting for his direction. But Lincoln, still wrapped up in his thoughts, just waved her off, saying, "You should go take a break."

Lizzy was caught off guard by Lincoln's reaction. Quietly, she left the study, gently closing the door behind her. What she didn't see was the overwhelming shock washing over Lincoln's usually perceptive eyes.

After a long silence, Lincoln finally seemed to make up his mind. He picked up the phone and dialed an old friend.

"Lincoln! It's been ages!" the voice on the other end exclaimed. "I've been waiting forever to hear from you, and after you got better, you left me hanging. Anyway, what's got you calling?"

Lincoln was still reeling from the shock, his voice quivering with excitement. "Charlie, I remember you were a big deal in artificial intelligence. I need your help with something."

"Oh, the great mathematician has questions?"

Lincoln chuckled softly. "I think I've got a piece of the puzzle, but I need to hear it from you. You're the expert here."

you're putting me on such a pedestal, I'll give it my best shot. So, what's the big

it think for itself, feel emotions,

knew how crucial his answer was. "Lincoln, a robot is just a bunch of code. Everything it does is

he sighed and pressed on. "Charlie, I've been out of the loop

progress has been pretty

they really like humans now, feeding and dressing themselves, showing

have you seen these super-intelligent robots? Honestly, even the best we've got can only imitate human habits. They can't actually pass as

paused, then confessed, "My daughter had a robot once. I heard it had skin, like porcelain, an IQ over 200, and could sense her likes catering to her every whim. She was

"Really?"

I'd lie to you while

it hard to

everyone