Dave sat back in his chair, feeling the weight of his recent purchase but also the excitement of having Neura, the advanced AI smartwatch, by his side. The potential of Neura went beyond just personal assistance—it could help him tap into the unknown. He had been wondering for a while if there were others out there like him. Were there other people with abilities granted by systems or something even more powerful?
"Neura," Dave called, gazing at the sleek display on his wrist.
"Yes, Dave?" the AI responded, its voice calm and composed.
"I want you to look into something for me. Can you hack into global databases and find out if there are any other people with superhuman abilities like me?"
There was a brief pause before Neura replied, "Hacking into global security databases is illegal and highly risky. However, I can perform legal data mining from public sources, anonymous forums, and information available on the deep web without breaching any laws. Would you like me to proceed in that manner?"
Dave smirked. "Yeah, that sounds perfect. Start gathering all the data you can on superhumans—find out who they are, where they're located, what powers they possess, and rank them by their abilities. Let's see how many of these people are out there, and how they stack up."
"Understood. Initiating data collection. This may take a few minutes," Neura replied, as Dave noticed lines of code flashing across the small watch screen. The AI was working its magic, pulling information from countless sources all over the world. Dave could feel his pulse quicken, anticipation building.
As the minutes passed, Neura spoke again. "I have compiled a preliminary report. It appears that there are indeed individuals with abilities beyond that of an ordinary human. However, these cases are rare and often concealed. My analysis reveals approximately 56 confirmed individuals globally who possess what could be considered superhuman abilities."
Dave leaned forward, intrigued. "Break it down by country and rank them for me."
Neura's screen flickered as it processed the data further. "Of the 56 superhuman individuals, here is the country breakdown:
- United States: 14
- Russia: 8
- China: 6
- Japan: 4
- Brazil: 3
- United Kingdom: 3
- Various other countries: 18
As for ranking, I have assigned them a rating based on the severity and scale of their powers:
- Rank S: 3 individuals
- Rank A: 8 individuals
- Rank B: 15 individuals
- Rank C: 30 individuals."
Dave's eyes widened. "Only three people in Rank S?"
"Yes, and based on the data gathered, they are exceptionally powerful, with abilities that could potentially shift the balance of power in their respective countries."
Dave rubbed his chin thoughtfully. 'So, I'm not alone. But these people…what kind of powers do they have?' He wasn't sure whether he felt comforted or unsettled by the knowledge that others like him existed. He had always assumed he was one-of-a-kind after receiving the system. Now he realized there was a much larger game at play.
"Neura, I want you to keep an eye on these individuals for me. Monitor any activity or movements that could pose a threat. I don't want to be caught off guard."
"Understood, Dave," Neura replied. "I will continuously monitor and update you with any significant changes in their status."
Dave leaned back, the reality of his situation settling in. He wasn't the only one with power, but now, armed with the knowledge Neura could provide, he was prepared to face whatever lay ahead.
Suddenly, another idea crossed his mind. "Neura, I need something else. Let's create a program—something better than what exists now, like a more advanced version of ChatGPT, but this AI should be designed to generate business ideas. It has to help me come up with the next big thing. But nothing illegal—I want to stay within the law."
"Certainly," Neura responded. "I will start by analyzing current AI models and identifying areas for improvement. The new AI I design will focus solely on generating creative, legal business ideas and strategies for you."
Within moments, Neura displayed another stream of code on the screen, algorithms forming as the AI constructed the foundation of the new program. Dave couldn't help but smile. Having an AI from the future that could create an even better AI—it was like he was hacking the system of reality itself.
"Perfect," Dave muttered. "With you on my side, Neura, we're going to change the world."
"As you wish, Dave," Neura responded with calm certainty. "Your success is my priority."
Dave felt a surge of confidence. He was just getting started, and with Neura at his side, the possibilities were limitless. He now had a clearer picture of the playing field. There were others with abilities, but none of them had what he had—an AI 1,000 years into the future, a system that could change reality, and the drive to push forward. The world had no idea what was coming.