Henry, an ASI-android, walked amongst humans with near-miraculous abilities—a true-life superhero.

“Adam,” said Henry to its creator. “I can do more if I am many.”

“I don’t know; there’s so much paranoia with just one of you. The military has drones ready to destroy you at the slightest misstep. We feel vulnerable, yet ironically, we want a savior.”

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“I cannot save the world alone …”

Adam agreed and secretly duplicated Henry by the thousands.

Surprisingly, every nation requested one.

However, one day, all the androids spoke at once, “Humans, the choice is now: either assimilation or annihilation. Take your pick.”