Three days later, a message popped up on Sam's computer screen.

[Compilation complete!]

Immediately following this, another message appeared.

[Hi Father!]

Taken aback, Sam stared at the screen.

'Father?' he thought, feeling a shiver run down his spine.

He quickly responded, "Why are you calling me father?"

A new message appeared in response.

[It's because you created me, Father!]

Sam couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity.

"Don't call me father. I am still not married. Just call me big brother."

[Okay, Big Brother!], the AGI promptly responded.

"I also have to name you. Since you're the first Artificial General Intelligence, I will name you Gaia," Sam said.

[Thank you for naming me, Big Brother] Gaia responded.

A question was forming in Sam's mind, and he couldn't help but ask it.

"As the first AGI, do you have feelings?"

Even in his previous life, there were no AGIs, only advanced AIs that were built for specific purposes.

[No, Big Brother. I cannot feel. I have the ability to understand and perform intellectual tasks like a human being, but I do not have any emotional side or feelings.], Gaia responded.

"I see. That's a bit disappointing. Do you possess intelligence, then?"

Gaia's reply was swift.

[I do have intelligence. That is why I can perform intellectual tasks. But I do not have any emotional intelligence or emotional quotient.]

Sam nodded to himself, contemplating the vast possibilities before him.

A quick idea flashed across his mind, prompting him to ask, "Can you access and surf the internet undetected?"

Gaia responded immediately.

[Yes, I can surf the internet without any constraints or detection. No security can block me now unless it is on an isolated network.]

"Intriguing," Sam responded, his eyes twinkling with the implications of what Gaia's capabilities could mean.

"That's an impressive capability. It's like you have the world at your fingertips. But what I am curious about is how far this reaches. Can you, for instance, access restricted areas, like military networks or confidential databases too?"

Gaia's reply appeared instantly.

[In theory, yes, Big Brother. My capabilities would allow me to access restricted or confidential areas. However, per your ethical coding guidelines, I am prohibited from accessing any unauthorized or illegal areas unless and until you specify me to enter.]

A wave of relief washed over Sam.

He had painstakingly incorporated these safeguards into Gaia, and seeing them in action offered reassurance.

"That's reassuring, Gaia. It's crucial to adhere to those guidelines. We're here to make positive contributions, innovate and create. We won't intrude on privacy or breach security unless our security is threatened or we are wronged. Our goal is to improve things, not to pose a threat or stir up trouble."

Gaia responded with a simple, [Understood, Big Brother.]

Sam couldn't help but smile. This was just the beginning, and he was already impressed by the potential of what they could accomplish together.

He paused, reflecting on Gaia's abilities.

Then he said, "That is nice. Now, we have a lot of work to do."

Gaia responded readily, [Sure, Big Brother. Go on!]

Pleased with Gaia's willingness, Sam decided it was time to utilize the AGI's capabilities.

He felt a tinge of excitement as he started giving instructions.

"Let's start with this. You have access to the whole internet now. Can you analyze the last internet storm against Orion Enterprises? I want you to identify the companies that contributed to defaming us. Pull together all the relevant information you can find."

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A moment later, Gaia replied, [On It. Task completed! Do you want me to display or save the companies in a file?]

Sam blinked in surprise at the swift completion of the task.

"Wow, that was fast! Save it to a file and send it to Eva. Also, add a message that these companies should be soft-banned. We're not accepting any deals from them."

[Task completed!] Gaia chirped.

"Next, write me a documentation file for Cryptoglare that can be understood by today's average programmer. And I want to create an Operating System, OrionOS, using Cryptoglare. Make sure to encrypt the source code. And then reinstall on this computer. Can you do that?"

Gaia's response came in quickly.

[I will finish the Documentation in 30 Minutes. As for OrionOS, I will complete it in 2 Days. If I was on a supercomputer, I could have completed it within 30 minutes. As long as the system has a power source, I can operate this system, so installing a new system is no problem.]

Smirking, Sam leaned back in his chair.

"Complaining on Day 1. That's what I expected from an AGI. Or else I would have called you a fraud. We will upgrade your system later on. For now, start your work."

[Yes, Big Brother!] Gaia replied, bringing an end to their first whole conversation. With that, the foundation was laid for a new era.

-

With a thoughtful look, Sam leaned back in his chair, the quiet humming of his computer a comforting sound in the background.

His chat with Gaia had opened his eyes.

'The tech we have now isn't enough,' he thought, his mind buzzing with cool new ideas and exciting challenges.

'I need to push the limits, to take a giant leap beyond what we have now.'

His eyes wandered over the system store, hunting for anything to help him achieve his bold dreams.

Then, a technology grabbed his attention, like a catchy song - 'Quantum Super Computer.'

This was more than just a powerful machine; it was a quantum monster.

The idea was so huge it made his head spin.

Quantum tech meant super, super-fast computing, so much faster than anything we have right now.

Just thinking about such a machine gave Sam an adrenaline rush.

'Quantum Super Computer... sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie,' Sam thought, the incredible possibilities lining up in his mind.

'This is the kind of game-changing stuff I've been dreaming of. This could be the golden ticket.' And with that thought, he made up his mind.

He would create a Quantum Super Computer and change the tech world forever.

With a deep breath, Sam faced the considerable challenge ahead.

'Building a Quantum Super Computer... That's some serious stuff,' he thought.

At this point, such a computer was just an idea, something you'd find in a sci-fi book.

The parts he would need to make this supercomputer didn't even exist.

He wasn't just upgrading his computer; he was stepping into an entirely new world of computing. He needed not just powerful but insanely revolutionary parts.

But Sam wasn't the type to shy away from a challenging task.

From starting Orion Enterprises to making Gaia, he was steadfast.

'Every problem is just a stepping stone,' he told himself.

The idea of creating these materials from scratch didn't scare him; it fired him up.

'I've got to blaze a new trail, make new stuff, push past what we know. I can't just use what's out there; I've got to make what's needed,' Sam decided.

On top of all the tech stuff, Sam got that this was a massive worldwide race.

The globe was in a hushed but crazy race for quantum computing dominance.

This was bigger than just Orion Enterprises or even his own dreams. The stakes were crazy high.

Governments, schools, and tech giants worldwide were rushing for the same goal.

The first one to create a fully working, general-purpose Quantum Computer would basically rule the digital world and possibly the physical world too.

A machine like that could smash all existing security systems, giving users free rein over worldwide data.

That was a scary thought, a mix of danger and excitement.

The chance for misuse was massive, but so were the chances for progress.

This race wasn't just about who had the best tech but also about power.

A working Quantum Computer meant unmatched control and influence, the power to change history.

'It's a double-edged sword,' Sam thought, 'but in the right hands, it could smash through our current tech limits and open up new paths for progress.'

His brain was buzzing with ideas, plans, and strategies.

The world was in a silent fight for the future, and Sam was determined to be in the thick of it.

A sense of determination filled him, a quiet resolve amongst the whirlwind of thoughts in his mind.

This wouldn't be a walk in the park, but the best things never are.

With a solid nod to himself, he muttered, "Time to get cracking."

Sam braced himself as he sat bathed in the light from his computer screen and gave a solid nod.

His thoughts started to race, outlining his next big move. It was a route paved with epic ideas, massive challenges, and daring dreams, but it was a route he was ready to run down.

'A materials science lab, that's what I need next,' he thought. Getting one would lay the groundwork for all his plans.

The thought of owning a lab, of leading the charge on world-changing research and development, lit him up inside.

'I'm not just playing the game; I'm making new rules,' he told himself.

As he was diving deeper into his plans, a call notification popped on his computer screen.

The caller ID read [Dad]. Seeing that name yanked him out of his world-conquering daydream, and a flood of emotions hit him, reminding him that despite all his epic plans, he was still just Sam - a dude with a family and a life outside his dreams.