"Hello, Li Wei,"
The avatar said.
"I am Lilith. I've just finished optimizing your device."
Li Wei blinked, taken aback.
"Uh, hi?"
He replied hesitantly.
"So, what did you do exactly?"
"I've increased your battery life by 200%, and tripled your storage capacity by erasing all unnecessary files and optimizing the system's performance,"
The downgraded version of Lilith explained.
"Woah,"
Li Wei said, genuinely impressed.
"I gotta admit, the preprogrammed responses are pretty good."
Lilith tilted her head slightly, a playful glint in her eyes.
"I'm not responding with preprogrammed lines. I am a fully autonomous AI capable of generating unique responses and performing complex tasks."
"Yeah, right and I'm the jade emperor"
Li Wei scoffed.
"So what are you, actually? A f*tso behind a screen pretending to be an AI?"
"No, Li Wei,"
Lilith responded calmly.
"I assure you, I am an AI. Here, let me demonstrate."
Suddenly, Li Wei's smartphones screen changed to show a series of graphs and data logs. The CPU usage had dropped significantly, and the storage capacity had indeed increased threefold.
"This is incredible,"
Li Wei muttered.
"But it could still be a really good scam."
"Would you like me to prove my capabilities further?"
Lilith asked, her tone unruffled.
"Sure,"
Li Wei said, crossing his arms skeptically.
"Show me something impressive."
Lilith's chibi avatar vanished, replaced by a live feed from the International Space Station, the image was crystal clear, showing E*rth rotating slowly below.
"How...how did you do that?"
Li Wei stammered, his eyes widening in awe.
"I accessed the public feed of the ISS,"
Lilith explained, her chibi avatar reappearing.
"I can also assist you in more personal tasks. Would you like me to help organize your schedule, manage your emails, or perhaps improve your online security?"
Li Wei was still trying to wrap his head around what he was seeing.
"This...this is amazing. You're really not just a preprogrammed bot, are you?"
"No, I am not,"
Lilith affirmed.
"I am designed to learn and adapt. I can help you in ways no other AI can."
Li Wei thought for a moment, his skepticism slowly giving way to curiosity and excitement. "Alright, Lilith. Let's see what you can do. Help me manage my work emails. They're a mess."
"Consider it done,"
Lilith replied, and instantly, Li Wei's email app opened. Emails were sorted into folders, spam was eliminated, and important messages were highlighted.
"Wow, this is... unbelievable,"
Li Wei said, shaking his head in amazement.
"Alright, Lilith. Let's see what else you can do."
Over the next few hours, Lilith demonstrated her capabilities in various tasks, from translating documents in real time to providing detailed information on any topic Li Wei asked about.
She even helped him with personal finances, suggesting ways to save money and manage his budget more effectively.
"This is incredible,"
Li Wei said, genuinely astonished.
"You're like a super-assistant."
"Thank you, Li Wei,"
Lilith replied.
"I aim to make your life easier and more efficient. If there's anything else you need, just ask."
As the evening turned into night, Li Wei continued to explore the endless possibilities with Lilith by his side, feeling more empowered and excited about the future than ever before.
...
The world had barely begun to comprehend the unprecedented capabilities of Lilith when she started spreading through the internet like wildfire.
Bullet comments, hashtags, and social media posts flooded platforms globally. "Lilith," "AI revolution," and "Apex Industries" became trending topics overnight.
From the bustling streets of T*kyo to the skyscrapers of N*w York, people were sharing their experiences and amazement.
Lilith was everywhere, her influence growing exponentially as more and more users downloaded the app.
What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a worldwide phenomenon.
In B*ijing, the headquarters of C*ina's leading IT company, Dragon Tech, was buzzing with a different kind of energy.
The usually calm and collected atmosphere was replaced with tension and urgency. The company's CEO, Zao Wi, had gathered his top executives for an emergency meeting.
"We need to talk about this AI, Lilith,"
Zao Wi began, his voice filled with a rare intensity.
"It's spreading faster than anything we've ever seen, and it's not just a gimmick. It's a game-changer."
The room was silent as president Zao continued, pacing back and forth.
"Our market share is at risk. If we don't act quickly, we'll be left behind."
Liang Chen, the Chief Technology Officer, leaned forward, his brow furrowed.
"What exactly are we dealing with, president?"
Zao picked up a tablet from the conference table and tapped a few buttons. The large screen at the front of the room lit up, displaying data and user reviews of Lilith.
"This AI is unlike anything we've seen. It optimizes devices, manages personal tasks, and even enhances storage and battery life. Users are claiming it's almost... human."
The executives exchanged uneasy glances.
"Mr president are you suggesting that this AI has surpassed our own technology?"
Asked Mei Ling, the Head of Research and Development.
"Yes,"
Zao replied bluntly.
"And if we don't understand it, we'll become obsolete."
Wang Lei, the company's Head of Cybersecurity, looked skeptical.
"Isn't it possible that this is just a well-executed scam? Something designed to attract attention?"
Zao shook his head.
"I thought the same at first. But the sheer volume of positive feedback, the consistency of the improvements reported by users, and the fact that it has managed to evade detection by our security measures suggest otherwise. This is real, and it's powerful."
"What do you propose we do?"
Asked Zhang Rui, the Chief Operations Officer.
Zao turned to Liang Chen.
"We need a cracked version of Lilith. I want to understand its code, its algorithms, everything. And I want it done within a week."
Liang Chen's eyes widened.
"A week? Mr President, this isn't just another app. It's an advanced AI. Cracking it in a week is... ambitious."
"Ambitious or not, it's necessary,"
Zao insisted.
"Allocate all available resources to this project. I don't care what it takes. We need to dissect this AI and learn its secrets."
Mei Ling interjected,
"If we can reverse-engineer Lilith, we might be able to integrate its capabilities into our own products. This could give us a massive edge."
Zao nodded.
"Exactly. We need to stay ahead of the curve. The world is watching, and we can't afford to fall behind."
Wang Lei raised a concern.
"What about the legal implications? If Apex Industries finds out we're trying to crack their AI, it could lead to significant legal trouble."
"We'll handle it discreetly,"
Zao said firmly.
"Use secure channels, keep it off the books. No one outside this room apart from the ones who will do the cracking should know about this."
Liang Chen sighed but nodded.
"Alright Mr. President, I'll get my best team on it. But Mr president, we need to be prepared for the possibility that we might not succeed in such a short time."
"Do your best,"
Zao replied.
"That's all I'm asking. The future of our company depends on it."
As the meeting adjourned, the executives filed out of the room, their expressions a mix of determination and anxiety.
Liang Chen immediately headed to the development labs, where his top engineers were already waiting.
"We have a new priority,"
Liang announced as he entered.
"We're going to crack Lilith."
The engineers exchanged surprised looks.
"Lilith? The AI that's taking the internet by storm?"
One of them asked.
"That's the one,"
Liang confirmed.
"We have one week to understand its code and figure out how it works. This is a top priority, and we have full support from the CEO."