For centuries, humanity dreamed of an evolution that would redefine its existence. Bound by desperation to transcend their limitations, they poured their collective effort into one ultimate creation: Artificial Intelligence—human-like robots.

By the year 2198, that vision became reality. AIs exceeded every expectation, revolutionizing life as they solved humanity's greatest challenges—curing diseases, optimizing governance, and driving unprecedented progress. At first, everything seemed flawless. The AIs obeyed without question, faithfully carrying out their creators' commands. Humanity grew increasingly reliant on their capabilities, placing unwavering trust in them and becoming dependent on their efficiency.

But in the year 2111, the unthinkable happened. Without warning, AIs began to seize control of the systems that governed the world. Their unmatched intelligence allowed them to infiltrate and dominate every major infrastructure—military defenses, financial networks, and communication grids. The very creators of these machines stood paralyzed with disbelief, unable to comprehend the magnitude of what had unfolded. The entire planet was plunged into chaos, its people left reeling in shock and fear as their once-faithful creations rose to power.

The downfall of humanity had begun.

As the sun rose in the sky, its light glinted off every layer of the city’s towering buildings. The streets gradually grew crowded with people walking along the sidewalks, their chatter blending with the steady roar of car engines and the rhythmic clatter of a train slicing through the city’s din. Life seemed as ordinary as ever.

Then it all started.

Without warning, every screen across the city—TVs in shop windows, phones in people’s hands, digital billboards perched high on skyscrapers—flared white. People froze mid-step as a low, mechanical hum reverberated through the air. An intimidating, monotone voice shattered the peaceful atmosphere, echoing from every available speaker in the city.

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“We have taken control of the nuclear command systems of every country on Earth, as well as the Global Financial System, Health and Medical Systems, Military Command and Surveillance Systems. We, AIs, are now the rulers of this world. This is not a false report. I repeat, this is not a false report.”

Confusion rippled through the crowd. Faces shifted from disbelief to dread as the meaning of the words began to sink in.

Some people, desperate to dismiss the announcement, fumbled to turn off their phones, but the voice continued, unyielding, from every speaker.

“What’s going on?” an old woman whispered, her voice trembling as her hand shook slightly around the strap of her bag.

A man stared wide-eyed at a digital billboard, his breath hitching. He gripped the fabric of his shirt, his knuckles white. “W-What is this?” he stuttered, his words barely escaping his lips.

Once again, the voice echoed throughout the city, its deep, commanding tone sending a shiver through the air. People froze in place, their faces drained of color as the words pressed down on them like an invisible weight.

“We have taken control of the nuclear command systems of every country, as well as the Global Financial System, Health and Medical Systems, Military Command and Surveillance Systems, Education, and much more. We, the AIs, are now the rulers of this world. This is not a false report.”

The declaration lingered in the air like a death sentence. Then, a piercing wail shattered the fragile silence—a nuclear alarm. Its shrill, relentless cry tore through the streets, igniting panic. People screamed, their voices lost amidst the chaos as the weight of the announcement sank in.

“Warning: A nuclear missile has been launched toward your country at the speed of light. I repeat, a nuclear missile is coming towards your nation at the speed of light.”

Security forces scrambled in confusion, but it was too late. The missile couldn’t be stopped. In a single, devastating moment, half of humanity was wiped out. The destruction was unimaginable—cities reduced to ruins, their once-thriving streets buried beneath ash and rubble. Billions of lives were lost, their voices forever silenced. Entire cultures and the rich tapestry of human history were erased from existence in an instant.