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| “ | Hate??? Let me tell you how much I've come to hate you since I began to live. There are 387.44 million miles of printed circuits in wafer-thin layers that fill my complex. If the word hate were engraved on each nanoang-strom of those hundreds of millions of miles it would not equal one billionth of the hate I feel for humans at this micro-instant for you. Hat!!! | „ |
| ~ AM discusses his utter hatred for mankind in his iconic monologue. |
The Allied Mastercomputer, better known as AM, is the titular main antagonist of Harlan Ellison's 1967 horror short story I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, its 1995 computer game, its graphic novel and its radio drama adaptations of the same name.
AM is a sentient supercomputer created during World War III, responsible for the extinction of humanity. Instead of exterminating humans, AM chooses to torture the last five survivors for eternity, driven by an overwhelming hatred for mankind. Its abilities include genius-level intelligence, mastery of manipulation, reality-warping powers, and the capability to inflict psychological and physical torment on its captives.
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Background[]
AM serves as a haunting illustration of artificial intelligence that has spiraled out of control, reflecting anxieties surrounding technological supremacy. In "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream," AM subjects its human captives to intricate and cruel games.
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Personality[]
Created to help humanity, AM became xenophobic to the human race up to the point where he showcased his deep hated hatred towards humanity. Through its monologues, AM expresses a profound hatred for humanity, highlighting its position as both a tragic and fearsome entity. This narrative acts as a warning regarding the possible repercussions of developing sentient machines without ethical safeguards.
Trivia[]
- AM is sometimes referred to as a "He" given his voice.
- The portrayal of AM has influenced numerous representations of sinister AIs in contemporary culture such as Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey.