Building artificial intelligence does not happen overnight. After Eric transferred all the Hydra scientists and equipment, there was no cable in the basement, and everything had to be started from scratch.
Artificial intelligence requires a strong computing foundation, which requires supercomputers as a carrier. In this era, supercomputers have not been around for a long time, and their computing power is still only at the level of trillions of times per second. For artificial intelligence, it can only be regarded as the low-end of the low-end.
This is the limitation of the times, and Eric has no choice. No matter how talented he is, no matter how powerful his abilities are, it is impossible to create a Skynet out of thin air.
The computer on the Kree battleship is also not enough. Their computers are directly connected to the Supreme Intelligence. Eric can physically disconnect the connection, but if it is connected to the earth network, no one can say what will happen.
Supercomputing needs to be purchased. Jennifer gathered the companies that sold supercomputing around the world and reported to Eric. He flipped through it and found the name of Stark Industries in it.
Then he contacted Tony Stark that night.
Tony Stark heard that Eric was going to talk about business, and directly transferred the call to Obadiah.
Obadiah is very interesting. Direct discount is 10%, but even 10% discount will cost nearly 100 million US dollars. This is only the initial installation cost. After that, the annual maintenance and maintenance costs are also astronomical.
This is not counting the electricity bill. Supercomputing is a big energy consumer. If you run it at full capacity, you will jump hundreds of thousands of electricity bills every day.
This thing is really not something that ordinary people can afford.
Eric didn't care about money at all, and he didn't even plan to bargain.
After talking about business, Eric suddenly remembered that he had promised General Ross a reception, and he said that it would be held after Carol's business was dealt with. Now that the matter has been solved perfectly, and it is time to fulfill, then simply expand the scale.
"Obadiah, my friend, next weekend is my daughter's birthday, you're on, right?"
Skye is an orphan, um, not an orphan. Her parents are still alive, but they couldn't raise her for special reasons, so she grew up in an orphanage. She didn't even know when her birthday was. Her current birthday was actually the day she was sent to the orphanage.
"Hey! Eric, you don't plan to invite me on your daughter's birthday?" Stark's voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone.
"Tony! Damn it, you installed a bug on me again!" Obadiah's angry roar came right after.
"Oh, Uncle, I just want to know what the hell did those two models do with you last time. I heard that they like to eat carrots?"
"Damn! Eric, I'll call you later!"
There was a busy tone on the phone, and Eric looked strange. These two uncles and nephews are both virtuous! shaking his head, he picked up the phone again to invite others.
He don't want to be sloppy on her daughter's first birthday after changing her surname to Lehnsherr after all.
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Skye's birthday is approaching, Eric quietly arranged everything, wanting to surprise Skye.
Skye didn't know about it. For her, birthday was just a special day. In the orphanage, no one would take the initiative to mention the word birthday, because they didn't know what day their birthday was.
On this day, Skye left school as usual, got in the car of Barton, who was now her full-time driver, and chatted all the way back to the villa.
The nanny told her that Eric had left and was going out for a few days. Skye is not surprised by this, she has long been used to Eric's elusive appearance. Still, she still felt down about Eric going out on her birthday.
When she walked into the living room, it oddly dark. Instead of screaming like an ordinary little girl, she quickly hid in the corner and assumed a defensive posture with her familiarity with the villa.
"Surprise!" The living room regained light again, dozens of candles were lit at the same time, and the candlelight swayed suddenly, which was beautiful.
But the people holding the candles were dumbfounded. Today's little protagonist is not at the door! they looked left and right, but couldn't find her for a while.
Eric directly covered his eyes with an embarrassed expression. He watched Skye stand up from the corner. and couldn't help but glance at Barton. His eyes seemed to tell him: You taught him so well!
Feeling his boss's gaze, Barton shrank his neck and carefully hid behind Obadiah, using his huge body to block Eric's gaze.
"Skye, happy birthday!" Everyone finally found today's protagonist and sent blessings and gifts.
Those who can be invited by Eric are either in high positions or wealthy. None of them are simple people. The gifts they send are very valuable.
Obadiah gave Skye a children's version of Lamborghini, which is said to be specially customized. It has exactly the same structure as the normal version, and is scaled down. The cost is ten times higher than the normal version, and there are only a few cars in the world.
Tony Stark heard that Skye likes teddy bears, and ordered a ten-meter-high teddy bear for her. Not only Skye, but Eric was dumbfounded. This thing, it can't even get in the door...
General Ross, gave a diamond necklace for Skye.
Nick Fury brought a box of chocolates.
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Skye looked dumbfounded at the big people who can only be seen on TV and newspapers giving her gifts enthusiastically. It took a long time for her to react. She secretly looked at Eric and saw that he was looking at hed with a smile. She turned her head quickly, but her eyes were a little red.
Eric hurriedly walked over and picked her up, "Skye, today is your birthday, it's not pretty if you cry!"
"I didn't cry!" Skye pursed her lips hard, wiped the corners of her eyes quietly, and whispered in Eric's ear, "Thank you, Eric."
Eric couldn't help squinting his eyes, the corners of his mouth turned up, this was worth it!
"Hey, Eric, we just gave our gifts. What gift did you prepare for the little princess?" Stark came over with a wine glass and put his arm on Eric's shoulder.
Eric looked at him up and down, and asked with a half-smile, "Stark, did you increase your height by wearing something?"
Stark's movements suddenly stiffened, but immediately stabilized, shrugging his shoulders: "I just got taller!"
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