Neo-Kyoto 2125
In the bustling heart of Neo-Kyoto, in the year 2125, lived a woman named Hana. Her life, like everyone else's, was interwoven with the seamless presence of AI. Holographic interfaces danced in the air, personal AI assistants managed schedules, and medical nanobots, guided by sophisticated algorithms, kept her perpetually healthy. AI wasn't just a tool; it was the fabric of society. A century prior, the rise of advanced AI had been met with a mix of awe and trepidation. Initially, AI streamlined mundane tasks, improved healthcare, and revolutionized industries. Cities became "smart," powered by intricate networks of AI-driven systems optimizing everything from traffic flow to energy distribution. The world experienced unprecedented efficiency and prosperity. However, anxieties lingered. Would machines replace human jobs? What about ethical considerations and the potential for AI to surpass human intelligence? Hana's grandmother, Aiko, remembered those transition...