The Underestimated Genius

Chapter 167

Arjun and his colleagues were clearly tense in the lab as they worked over the information they had gathered from Dr. Rao's covert site. On the table lay the crystalline chip, a continual reminder of the enormous choice they were about to make. Arjun struggled to sort through the ramifications of what they had found in his head.

"Alright, let's start with the video logs," Maya advised, pointing out the files on the main screen. "Dr. Rao has to have left more hints about his aims."

Dr. Rao's familiar voice permeated the room as the first log was performed. "You have found the essence of Project Singularity if you are viewing this. The secret to an artificial intelligence able to develop and adapt without human interference is this chip. Though technology offers an unthinkable risk if abused, it has the capacity to tackle the most important issues facing the planet.

Arjun wrinkled, the weight of Dr. Rao's comments seeping in. Turning to Kavita, he said, "He knew how dangerous this could