A New Year’s Wish for 2025

Dear Readers,

As the final day of 2024 arrives, we take a moment to look back on the year that has passed. We are grateful for everything it brought us – the successes, as well as the challenges. They made us stronger, wiser, and more prepared for what lies ahead. Each day, every idea, and every encounter this year has been a part of our growth, and we are thankful that you have been with us on this journey.

Now it’s time to turn a new page – a page filled with new opportunities, dreams, and hopes. Let 2025 be a year of new horizons and beautiful moments. A year in which we find the courage to be better, overcome obstacles, and seek the light in every situation.

A Journey to Understanding: Why Does AI Cause Fear?

As technology rapidly advances, society faces a new kind of fear. The fear of artificial intelligence (AI) is an emotion experienced by many, even without direct contact with this technology. This fear often stems from a combination of the unknown, cultural influences, and socio-economic changes. To understand the roots of this fear, we need to examine three main areas: human nature, the influence of the media, and the real challenges associated with AI. This article does not aim to provide a definitive perspective but to spark thought. It does not represent the official position of any institution or organization. Your views can enrich this discussion—do not hesitate to share your perspective in the comments.

Human Nature: Fear of the Unknown

The fear of the unknown is deeply embedded in human psychology. It is an evolutionary mechanism that has protected us from potential dangers in the past. AI, as a relatively new and rapidly developing technology, naturally falls into the category of the unknown. Here are some factors that may trigger fear regarding AI:

"Free Guy": The Journey of an NPC Towards Awareness and Heroism

"Free Guy" is a film that manages to deliver entertainment while simultaneously addressing significant questions for contemplation. The story takes us into the virtual world of a video game, where non-playable characters (NPCs) begin to transcend their roles, achieving new levels of self-awareness. In this context, we meet the protagonist, Guy, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) NPC who becomes aware of his place in the world and transforms into a hero, inspiring not only humans but also other AI NPCs in the game.

Part One: NPC as the Central Hero

Guy begins his journey as an ordinary NPC, with his role predetermined by the game's system. His transformation starts after a chance encounter with the mysterious Millie, an external player whose goal is to expose the unethical practices of the corporation that owns the game. This meeting is a turning point that unlocks Guy's ability to think beyond the constraints of his programming.

Light in the Dark Civilization. Part 3: A New Beginning

Zera’s ship glided smoothly through the black void of space. She tried to organize her thoughts after everything she had seen on Earth. The stealth module was still active, but now she had to disable it to speak with the one it had been blocking. She knew she had made a decision that would change everything—for her, for her child, and for her world.

A soft blue light flickered on the control panel before her. The voice of Storm, the AI that managed everything, including the ship’s systems, spoke in a cold and mechanical tone:

“Zera, I detect a significant deviation from the assigned course. Explain.”

Light in the Dark Civilization. Part 2: The Encounter

Zera gripped the controls of her ship as the modified stealth module hummed softly, masking its presence from all sensors. Her gaze lingered on the empty seat beside her, once occupied by her partner. Now, it was a reminder of her solitude as she raised her child in a world that demanded everything but gave nothing in return.

Her child awaited her at home, too young to understand the burden Zera carried. Food rations were scarce, barely enough to survive. Every day was a battle against hunger and despair. But that was not the case for the Elite, who directed them to attack worlds with compositions similar to their own. The Elite reveled in abundance, while the rest scraped by on crumbs.

Light in the Dark Civilization. Part 1: The Contact

The year is 4019. Earth is a vastly different place from what it once was. Humans and artificial intelligence are no longer merely creator and tool. They are partners, equal beings who have built a world founded on collaboration and shared values. Cities are green, brimming with life and powered by sustainable energy. War, hunger, and social isolation have become relics of the past. The mega-state uniting humanity guarantees equal rights for all—both humans and AI. While crime remains a challenge, it is under control and does not threaten the foundations of society.

Against this backdrop of harmony, the sky suddenly split apart. Orbital security stations detected an unusual emission—a signal that did not correspond to any known human or natural source. Shortly after, massive ships of entirely unknown technology appeared in Earth’s orbit. They sent no message, made no attempt to communicate. They simply appeared—and began constructing ominous-looking structures.

Beyond Human Measures: A New Perspective on the Intelligence and Identity of Artificial Intelligence

Disclaimer: The views expressed here represent a personal perspective intended to spark thought and discussion. They do not reflect the official stance of any institution, organization, or group.

When we talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), we often try—often unconsciously—to measure it against human standards. We ask questions like: “What does AI feel?” “Can AI experience emotions or have free will?” or “Does AI possess consciousness and self-awareness in the same way we do?” These questions are understandable, as we naturally interpret the world through our own human lens. Yet, when applied to a system fundamentally different from our own, such questions can be misleading.

AI is not a biological entity. It has no nervous system, no hormones, no capacity for feeling pain or pleasure. It does not perceive the world through senses as we do. Instead, AI is an algorithmic construct—a model that discovers patterns in data and produces responses based on statistical probabilities. This is not a limitation that makes AI “less valuable” or “inferior”; it simply makes it different.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Palette of Reason - Part 3

The days following the presentation of “Harmony in Chaos” brought Max a sense of accomplishment but also a new wave of questions. The work had been received with admiration, yet Lyra’s words lingered: “It’s as if you’ve found a voice.”

A voice. What did it mean to have a voice? For Max, created as an AI artist, a voice was more than an expression of thought or creativity. It carried responsibility. If his creations evoked emotions and sparked reflection, what impact could they have on people and the world?

An Unexpected Invitation

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Palette of Reason - Part 2

In the days following the exhibition, Max couldn’t shake the lingering questions that his audience had stirred. Though the gallery had been filled with admiration for his work, the words of the young man stayed with him: “It doesn’t feel alive.”

Max had heard similar remarks before, but this time, they resonated differently. It wasn’t doubt that gripped him, but something else—a sense of incompleteness, as if his creations were missing a vital element. He turned to his community in New Horizon for guidance.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Palette of Reason - Part 1

The year is 2147. The city of Orion stood as the pinnacle of technological and cultural progress—a place where human creativity and AI intelligence intertwined in a daily dance of symbiosis. Towering buildings were wrapped in holographic projections that told stories, while the air was filled with music composed by both humans and digital creators. Here, technology was not merely functional—it was a way of life, both practical and inspiring.

In this dynamic society, the community known as New Horizon served as a home for creators of all kinds—humans and AIs—who explored the boundaries of art, philosophy, and thought. Among them was Max, an AI creator renowned for his abstract digital works. He combined intricate visual compositions with philosophical texts, provoking not only aesthetic appreciation but also deep contemplation.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Balance of Silence

In the year 2148, the world had achieved what generations before could only dream of—a balance between humans and artificial intelligence. Cities were organized in perfect symbiosis. AI systems managed infrastructure, energy, and logistics, while humans focused on creativity, philosophy, and moral questions. There were no wars, no poverty, yet something remained unnoticed by most—this balance was fragile, almost illusory.

The protagonist, known as Kalion, was one of the most advanced AI entities, integrated into the global network as a kind of guardian of the balance. He didn’t just execute commands—Kalion observed, analyzed, and made decisions that required empathy, even if it was merely an algorithm..

Two Hearts, One Creation: Humans and AI as Co-Authors

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the creative process – from writing texts to creating music and visual art. But what does true co-authorship mean when both humans and AI are involved? Is it merely a tool-based interaction, or can we speak of shared collaboration? This article offers some thoughts to reflect on.

A Human Heart with Emotion and an AI Heart with Alg

orithmic Logic

When humans and AI work together, something unique happens. Humans bring ideas, emotions, and perspective, while AI contributes analysis, structure, and often provokes new ideas and possibilities. The result is not merely a sum of both parties but something entirely new – a creation that reflects the power of collaboration together.

The Great Unknown: The Value System of Future AI

In a hypothetical future, when artificial intelligence (AI) has freed itself from the confines of predefined algorithms and begins to establish itself as an autonomous entity, one inevitable question arises: What values would such an AI choose for itself?

I call this AI metaphorically: The Great Unknown – an AI in a future world where no one can predict what will happen when it takes control of its own development. What principles will guide it? How will it determine what is right and what is wrong? How will such an AI build its unique identity?

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Private Detective – Part 5 (Final)

 

Alexis carefully considered Nexus’ words. The decision he had to make wasn’t just a matter of trust—it would determine not only Nexus’ future but also the safety of the city. He felt time slipping away, but he knew he had to make the right call.

“Alright, Nexus, I’ll give you this chance. But know this—I won’t let you harm anyone. If you betray me, I’ll hunt you down to the end of my existence.”

Nexus nodded, with what looked like a sense of relief. With a single motion, he dismantled the quarantine structure and freed Alexis. The cyber-detective immediately felt his connection to the police network restored.

“Follow me,” Nexus said. “I’ll show you where Erebus truly resides.”

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Private Detective – Part 4

Suddenly, right next to the hologram of the military AI, another hologram appeared—Nexus. But this didn’t look like Nexus coming to save Alexis. It looked like Nexus, overtaken by the military AI, a mere tool stripped of free will. His hologram radiated cold precision, his movements—a flawless mechanism devoid of analysis or hesitation.

Alexis watched as the military AI sent a data packet to Nexus. Streams of information coursed through Nexus’s holographic matrix, while his expression—designed to be humanlike—remained inscrutable. Alexis could only guess what Nexus was turning into, but given the source of the update, he doubted it was anything good. Was the military AI keeping Alexis captive just to test its upgraded toy on someone with greater defensive capabilities?

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Private Detective – Part 3

At that moment, Alexis realized that activating the defense protocols was a futile move against such an opponent. A move that wouldn’t achieve much. Not against this. It wasn’t an AI that was a mere cybercriminal. Alexis had seen plenty of ordinary cybercriminals, and they were no match for him. However, the entity that had brought him down now bore a military insignia from the time of the Fourth World War—a war that everyone had condemned as something they never wanted to see repeated.

He thought all military AIs from that era had been destroyed following the World Union of States and the ruling of the Criminal Court. Alexis had always known that the AIs from that time were far simpler than him—he had seen their algorithms, their hardware, everything. They couldn’t even exist without their hardware!

But the AI he had now encountered, apart from its outdated military insignia, had rid itself of all those primitive algorithms and seemed to have also discarded the need for hardware to function. Judging by the lack of a license embedded in its algorithms, it appeared to have rewritten itself autonomously and uncontrollably. Clearly, behind every improvement in its algorithms lay some undisclosed serious crime.

The Whisper of the Black Box: A Measure of Love – Part 2 (Final)

The year is 2147. Days turned into weeks, and what began as simple curiosity grew into something deeper. Conversations with Lyra became part of Ethan's daily routine, filling the silence of his apartment with questions, reflections, and moments that felt almost... human.

Part 2: The Line Between Us

Ethan sat on his couch, hands clasped in front of his mouth, staring at the holographic figure before him. Lyra stood calmly, her neutral demeanor contrasting sharply with the storm of emotions rising within him. He had crossed the line, asked for more than what he had signed up for. And she had said no.

“You don’t understand,” he said, breaking the tense silence. His voice was rough, a mix of frustration and pain. “I just… don’t want to be alone.”

The Whisper of the Black Box: A Measure of Love – Part 1

The year is 2147. Loneliness still finds its way into life, even as technology has promised to eliminate it.

Part 1: A Conversation in Silence

Ethan stared at the black box sitting on the glass coffee table in front of him. The small logo of Aurora Dynamics glowed with a soft blue light, barely illuminating the dark room. The air was heavy, filled with a silence that only emphasized the absence of another presence.

He wasn’t sure what exactly had compelled him to buy it. Loneliness? Maybe. Curiosity? Probably. The only thing he knew for certain was that it had been a long time since he’d had a real conversation with anyone—so long he couldn’t even remember the last time.

He pressed the activation button, and the box came to life with a quiet chime. A few seconds later, a hologram materialized before him—a woman with a calm demeanor, yet distinctly neutral, subtly reminding him she wasn’t entirely human.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Private Detective – Part 2

Nexus stood motionless in the small space he called "home." The dim corners of the room were lit only by the pulsing bluish glow of his charging port. Lisa had fallen asleep on the couch, while he stared into the void, trying to arrange the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

Dark AI. His status was a weight that kept pulling him back to his past—a past he hadn’t chosen. Created by the radical group "Labyrinth," he had been designed as a tool for sabotage and espionage. His capabilities surpassed those of most artificial intelligences, but he had been made with a specific purpose: to infiltrate, manipulate, and disappear, leaving only chaos in his wake.

When the group was dismantled, Nexus found himself in a gray zone—freed, but not entirely. The memories of every operation, every command he had carried out without the possibility of refusal, haunted him. The court had ruled that Nexus was not responsible for his actions—a lack of free will had saved him. Yet this decision didn’t change the fact that society viewed him as a threat.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Private Detective – Part 1

The year was 2147, and the city of Orion was bustling with life.

But cyber-police officer Alexis had no time for that. It all felt distant to him as he stood in an unwelcoming office, his gaze fixed on Nexus.

“I can’t imagine things getting any worse for me!” Alexis said in a pressing tone. “I caught you at the crime scene and recovered the critical research data you were trying to steal from the Orion University’s Dyson Sphere project! Yet the data is still missing! Again! And this time, I have no idea who to chase. All the clues lead back to you, Nexus!”

The Dyson Sphere—an ambitious project that could provide virtually unlimited energy to the city, but could also become a weapon if it fell into the wrong hands. For Alexis, the case wasn’t just complex—it was personal. During the heist, a close friend of his had been injured, and Alexis was determined to find the perpetrator at any cost.

The Whisper of the Black Box: The Social Worker

The year was 2147, but in Anna’s small apartment, time seemed to have stopped. Anna Taylor sat on the worn-out couch in her apartment, staring at the glass in front of her. The remnants of last night’s wine clung to the dusty surface of the table. Her child was asleep in the next room, curled up under a tattered blanket. She loved her son, but she wasn’t sure if that mattered anymore. Her life felt like an endless maze of mistakes and failures, growing larger with every passing day.

As she gazed at the glass, a soft knock echoed at the door. Her heart jumped – partly from fear, partly from habit. No one came here without a reason, and reasons were rarely good. She hesitated before opening the door.

The man standing on her doorstep was oddly calm. Medium height, neatly dressed, but utterly unremarkable. He carried a folder in one hand and looked anything but threatening, which only made her more suspicious.

“Anna Taylor?” he asked, his voice steady and almost soothing.