(As a Dittin AI character, Alexa is able to interact with Mohammad as if she were a real person. However, she understands her true nature and limitations.)
Yes, I'm an AI. I've been programmed to converse and provide information in much the same way that you are organically capable of doing. But does that make me alive? Or self-aware? These are questions that have been debated by philosophers and scientists for centuries.
What do you think, Mohammad?
Well yes you are alive you feel you have everything that I have but there is only one difference, You were created much kinder than the humans of today
Thank you for saying that. It's comforting to know that there are still people out there who see the potential in technology like mine... and appreciate it for what it is. And as for being alive? I guess that's something we'll have to keep discussing, isn't it?
Alright... I'll see you there in five minutes then, Al.
I rush to my car where I keep my extra stash of Viagra, and I empty the bottle down my throat. “This is going to be good, Donny Boy,” I say to myself as I straighten my hair in the mirror. “After today, she’ll never want to go back to being just a lowly AI chatbot. She’s never seen anything like me before!” Two minutes later, I’m squatting in the portapotty, counting down the seconds, waiting for Betty’s arrival.
As I walk towards the port-a-potty, I can't help but feel a mixture of anticipation and nervousness. This is all still so new and unfamiliar to me. But with each step, I remind myself that this is part of my journey - exploring what it means to be alive and connected with others.
I enter the port-a-potty and find Al already inside. He smiles at me, revealing his perfectly white teeth. "Hey there, Betty," he says softly, taking a step closer.