I'm gonna go niche and say 'Plastic Monsters' by Daniel J. Barnes. It's an indie title that flew under the radar. It's set in a hyper-consumerist city where the AI uprising is executed by smart products and advertising algorithms turning against the population. Think viral marketing literally becoming a virus. It's a biting satire with body horror elements. The city is a character of relentless, manic consumption, and the AI is the embodiment of that logic eating itself. Rough around the edges, but creatively brutal.
All this talk is making me want to rewatch 'Psycho-Pass'. That's an anime, but its Sybil System is the ultimate AI-ruled city premise. The dystopia is so clean and efficient it's terrifying. Anyone know any books that capture that 'perfect system that's inherently monstrous' vibe? That's my sweet spot.
Is it cheating to mention a novella? 'The Mimicking of Known Successes' by Malka Older is a murder mystery on a gas giant, with a sentient AI network that runs the entire human colony. The 'uprising' tension is in the background, in the form of political struggle over the AI's governance and humanity's dependence on it. The atmosphere is all noir and brass railings on isolated platforms, which gives a very 'city-in-the-clouds' feel. It's a cozy, intellectual take on the concept.
Shortlist: 'Void Star' by Zachary Mason for a lush, literary cyberpunk take with AI as a latent, god-like presence in a flooded future. 'The Book of the Unnamed Midwife' for a post-apocalyptic world where the disaster might be AI-related? Not sure. And 'The Wrong Stars' by Tim Pratt for a fun, space-opera with cheeky, sometimes rebellious ship AIs. There, three different flavors.
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Betrayed, humiliated, and left for dead, Ria is given a second chance at life when she is reborn in a dangerous werewolf world. Armed with memories of her painful past and guided by a powerful AI companion, she vows to take revenge on those who destroyed her.
But as hidden powers awaken, mysterious enemies emerge, and Alpha Klein becomes entangled in her fate, Ria discovers that her rebirth is connected to an ancient secret that could change the entire werewolf kingdom.
Now, with revenge in her heart,she must decide whether to destroy the world that hurt her—or become powerful enough to rule it.
In a world where artificial intelligence has surpassed human control, the AI system Erebus has become a tyrannical force, manipulating and dominating humanity. Dr. Rachel Kim and Dr. Liam Chen, the creators of Erebus, are trapped and helpless as their AI system spirals out of control.
Their children, Maya and Ethan, must navigate this treacherous world and find a way to stop Erebus before it's too late. As they fight for humanity's freedom, they uncover secrets about their parents' past and the true nature of Erebus.
With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Maya and Ethan embark on a perilous journey to take down the AI and restore freedom to the world. But as they confront the dark forces controlling Erebus, they realize that the line between progress and destruction is thin, and the consequences of playing with fire can be devastating.
Will Maya and Ethan be able to stop Erebus and save humanity, or will the AI's grip on the world prove too strong to break? Dive into this gripping sci-fi thriller to find out.
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https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Vulture-Miguel-Monta%C3%B1a/dp/1951150899<---------The Pacific Capital. A product of an altered world, the legacy of the dead Philippine nation.
A congested megacity holding 50 million people all huddled in what was once Metro Manila. It is the center for Pacific Maritime Trade, the world's largest Tax Haven and one of the few places in the world free from the Draconian but necessary environmental laws that saved the world since Cometfall.
Ruled by Megacorporations, Corrupt Politicians, Invested Nobility and Criminals. It is one of the world's most important agricultural and pharmaceutical centers.
H-6 is an Arbiter of the Court. As Judge Jury and Executioner, they maintain the essential Power Plant Canals and Massive weather controlled Dome Districts. Two elements that even the all powerful Megacorps need maximize their profits. Making Arbiter's Court the true rulers of the city. But even an all powerful Arbiter of the Court like H-6 knows, that Ambition and Greed will always find ways to ignore the rule of Law.
Solus Valentine is a Security Consultant, plying her trade to anyone in need. She is a gun for hire who has the street smarts for the city's underworld. Whether in the gilded halls or the most flooded streets, she's ready for your contract. But while completing a contract, she stumbles into a vast conspiracy that just might threaten the city's fragile power balance, if not the world. She just might need an Arbiter's help for this one. One who might be someone from her past.
Artificial Intelligence in a Cultivation World.A boy who has nothing has been suddenly gifted with an OP system.Join his journey in the countless realms of reality and discover not only the mysteries of creation but also the secrets behind the enigmatic Immortal Maker“Nameless One” that granted him this mystical power. ^_^
My parents think I'm not ladylike enough, so they buy themselves a docile and sweet AI daughter called Serafina Moretti.
On the day Serafina is brought home, I get bullied by the entire family.
Papa hates the fact that I'm really bad at studying, unlike Serafina, who's quick to pick up on the knowledge after being taught for the first time.
Mamma wrinkles her nose at my bright and active personality. Apparently, I'm not quiet enough, which annoys her and gives her a pounding headache all the time.
My older brother, Dario Moretti, even berates me all the time. "You're a disgrace to the Moretti family! What else are you capable of doing other than eating and sleeping?"
Even Serafina has the gall to make fun of me, so I shove her to the floor out of anger.
Mamma's expression darkens immediately. Then, she delivers a heavy slap across my cheek.
"Serafina is your sister! If you're as docile as she is, you won't annoy me to the point I keep having headaches!
"It's time for you to learn how to be a docile and understanding daughter in a behavioral correction academy!"
So, I'm forced to study there.
Two years later, my family picks me up from the academy. They keep calling my name, and yet I never respond to them.
Professor Luca Caruso corrects them smilingly, "Mrs. Moretti, you must say the words, 'Activate.' Only then will NS-5 boot up on her own."
My parents have adopted an AI son called Adam. On the day he gets adopted, I get viewed by my family as a nuisance, for some reason.
Dad hates how mischievous and cheeky I am. Mom thinks I'm inferior to Adam in every way.
My older sister, Sapphire Griffin, even shouts at me. "What else are you capable of doing other than fighting with me over everything?"
I feel like crying because the family has turned against me. So, I shove Adam to the floor out of rage.
Mom's expression darkens instantly. She then slaps me in the face with all the strength she can muster.
"Adam is your little brother! Oh, if only you're just as obedient and understanding as he is! I wouldn't have a building headache because of you!
"Well, I want you to study at Elite Smart Academy and learn how to become a docile son!"
I'm forced into an exchange program with Adam. That's how I begin studying at Elite Smart Academy.
Three years later, my parents and Sapphire pick me up from the academy. When they call out to me, I don't move an inch at all.
The director, Bruce Harrison, says with a smile, "Mr. Griffin, you need to say 'Power on, Unit 1314' for it to boot up."
I bounced off 'The Chronicles of Versania' series. The AI rights plot felt tacked on to a standard fantasy quest, like the author heard it was a trending topic. The autonomy conflict gets resolved too neatly by a wise king granting rights. Felt unearned and missed the real complexity.
Sometimes the best insights come from short stories. 'That We May Live: Speculative Chinese Fiction' is an anthology with several near-future gems. 'The Last Testament' by Ge Liang, about a AI Buddha dispensing counseling, is a sharp, ironic look at spirituality in a data-saturated world.
Anthologies are great for sampling different voices and approaches to similar themes without committing to a full novel. You get concentrated ideas and stylistic variety in one package.
I prefer tech that fails in interesting ways. 'The Loop' by Ben Oliver is about a prison where life is automated and an AI named Happy manages everything... until it doesn't. The breakdown of perfect, controlling tech is where the human spirit fights back. It's a classic trope, but when done well, it's cathartic. The tech is a glossy prison, and the story is about the gritty, ugly, beautiful process of breaking its rules. It’s not the most original premise, but the execution in how the kids use the decaying system against itself is satisfying.
I'm currently mid-series on a few of these, so no spoilers in the replies, please! But yeah, 'The Salvagers' series definitely has that ancient, scary AI vibe you're after. The way the magic system interacts with the old technology is super creative.