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WHO NUKED SILICON VALLEY?

by Katie, will prove vital to unpacking what’s behind a violent movement to push a constitutional amendment for AI personhood—although there’s clear pushback, as well: “Don’t cede to those who can’t bleed. Vote ‘NO’ to Personhood!” reads some acid\u002Detched graffiti. Donoghue unfolds the narrative via the perspectives of these characters (along with a smattering of others), weaving a complex yet deeply intimate vision of a quickly emerging future in which capitalism and artificial intelligence conspire to rob both humans and bots of any remaining control over their own lives. The SF conceits merge with worldbuilding that’s revealed slowly but inexorably, resulting in what emerges as a memorable entry in the growing genre of AI thrillers. The clearly drawn characters, complex sociopolitical discourse, and, especially, Donoghue’s deep empathetic imagination for both humans and AIs makes the work feel like far more than the sum of its parts. Other novels have played in this high\u002Dtech sandbox, to be sure, but few have done so in a way that makes a reader think and care for both people and artificial entities in such strong and equal measure."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781069545

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This explosive techno-thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes mystery where the world's tech capital is suddenly thrown into chaos by a catastrophic, unexplained event. The narrative follows a gr...

Our Review

This explosive techno-thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes mystery where the world's tech capital is suddenly thrown into chaos by a catastrophic, unexplained event. The narrative follows a group of young protagonists—hackers, engineers, and digital natives—as they race against time to uncover the source of the attack before the global network collapses entirely. The author masterfully blends real-world tech concepts with a breakneck plot, creating a story that feels both thrillingly immediate and entirely plausible. This is a pulse-pounding adventure that explores our deep dependence on technology and the vulnerabilities hidden within it.

What sets this story apart is its authentic, insider-like portrayal of Silicon Valley culture and its sharp, intelligent characters who use their coding skills and digital literacy as their primary tools for survival. Teen readers fascinated by cybersecurity, coding, and video game logic will find the problem-solving elements immensely satisfying, while the underlying themes of corporate responsibility and digital ethics provide substantial food for thought. The result is a smart, contemporary page-turner that doesn't just entertain but also empowers its audience, leaving them looking at their own screens with a new, more critical perspective.

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