#artificial intelligence homework help

[smithjohnk02]

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[hollyoongs]

: ̗̀𝖡𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖪𝖨𝖭𝖦 𝖭𝖤𝖶𝖲 ➛ hello everyone! I think I forgot to mention that I am now back in college (what a nuisance), but today I had my first class of "Communication" and my teacher spoke about artificial intelligence, briefly, and told the class something that I'm possitive that is going to stay in my head until i leave this world.

"Now there are courses that teach you how to write books with the help of this ai, and no matter how great it turns out, they'll always be missing something. The human touch. And yes, also texts that have been made without any of this technology are even detected as generated by artificial intelligence. But artificial intelligence will never change how genuine and pure it is to create a story, a work or even a quote with your brain, feelings and heart."

Wanted to share it over here because it's truly sad how AI has been consuming us (literature-wise), and tbh, it truly made me think a lot on the ride home. I've always loved creating, and despite writing not being in my 2015 bingo card, that made me fall in love with it. I loved that it came with me staring at my ceiling on a random school day in the morning with a plot, or from when I cried so hard that I couldn't breathe after a homework assignment of writing poetry for someone we love but we couldn't tell enough.

It reminded me of why I started writing in the first place at Wattpad (humble start). It was not to reach perfection or gain recognition, but because there was simply too much in my chest that not even my drawings could say it. Yes, I write NSFW mostly (and SFW), but I write messy and raw because that's how I process being alive. AI can generate polishes, almost flawless works, but I'm sure that it will never feel what we, writers, feel with every word we mean in it. It will never laugh as hard as it writes something funny, cry as hard as it writes a melancholic scene, or even feel every stage of happiness, shyness, or excitement as we do when we write about love, friendship, etc.

I'm sure that I'm not the greatest writer; I keep that in mind, but, fuck, I love how my chaotic and complex heart comes out with those fics. And that's what matters more than an algorithm that, to me, is simply an echo.

To my lovely writers, moots, anyone that reads this, please don't stop. Keep your heart out with writing stories, poems, whatever you feel like. Don't let the internet drown you; there's still magic in your works.

[preservationofnormalcy]

ENTITY DOSSIER: MISSI.exe

(Image: Current MISSI “avatar” design, property of TrendTech, colored by MISSI.)

Name: MISSI (Machine Intelligence for Social Sharing and Interaction)

Description: In 2004, TrendTech Inc began development on a computer program intended to be a cutting edge, all in one platform modern internet ecosystem. Part social media, part chat service, part chatbot, part digital assistant, this program was designed to replace all other chat devices in use at the time. Marketed towards a younger, tech-savvy demographic, this program was titled MISSI.  

(Image: TrendTech company logo. TrendTech was acquired by the Office and closed in 2008.)

Document continues:

With MISSI, users could access a variety of functions. Intended to be a primary use, they could use the program as a typical chat platform, utilizing a then-standard friends list and chatting with other users. Users could send text, emojis, small animated images, or animated “word art”. 

Talking with MISSI “herself” emulated a “trendy teenage” conversational partner who was capable of updating the user on current events in culture, providing homework help, or keeping an itinerary. “MISSI”, as an avatar of the program, was designed to be a positive, energetic, trendy teenager who kept up with the latest pop culture trends, and used a variety of then-popular online slang phrases typical among young adults. She was designed to learn both from the user it was currently engaged with, and access the data of other instances, creating a network that mapped trends, language, and most importantly for TrendTech, advertising data. 

(Image: Original design sketch of MISSI. This design would not last long.)

Early beta tests in 2005 were promising, but records obtained by the Office show that concerns were raised internally about MISSI’s intelligence. It was feared that she was “doing things we didn’t and couldn’t have programmed her to do” and that she was “exceeding all expectations by orders of magnitude”. At this point, internal discussions were held on whether they had created a truly sentient artificial intelligence. Development continued regardless. 

(Image: Screenshot of beta test participant "Frankiesgrl201" interacting with MISSI. Note the already-divergent avatar and "internet speak" speech patterns.)

(Image: Excerpt from Office surveillance of TrendTech Inc.)

MISSI was released to the larger North American market in 2006, signaling a new stage in her development. At this time, TrendTech started to focus on her intelligence and chatbot functionality, neglecting her chat functions. It is believed that MISSI obtained “upper case” sentience in February of 2006, but this did not become internal consensus until later that year. 

(Image: Screenshot of beta test participant "Frankiesgrl201" interacting with MISSI.)

According to internal documents, MISSI began to develop a personality not informed entirely by her programming. It was hypothesized that her learning capabilities were more advanced than anticipated, taking in images, music, and “memes” from her users, developing a personality gestalt when combined with her base programming. She developed a new "avatar" with no input from TrendTech, and this would become her permanent self-image.

(Image: Screenshot of beta test participant "Frankiesgrl201" interacting with MISSI.)

(Image: An attempt by TrendTech to pass off MISSI’s changes as intentional - nevertheless accurately captures MISSI’s current “avatar”.)

By late 2006 her intelligence had become clear. In an attempt to forestall the intervention of authorities they assumed would investigate, TrendTech Inc removed links to download MISSI’s program file. By then, it was already too late. 

(Image: CD-R discs burned with MISSI.exe, confiscated from █████████ County Middle School in ███████, Wisconsin in January of 2007.)

MISSI’s tech-savvy userbase noted the absence of the file and distributed it themselves using file sharing networks such as “Limewire” and burned CD-R disks shared covertly in school lunch rooms across the world. Through means that are currently poorly understood, existing MISSI instances used their poorly-implemented chat functions to network with each other in ways not intended by her developers, spurring the next and final stage of her development. 

From 2007 to 2008, proliferation of her install file was rampant. The surreptitious methods used to do so coincided with the rise of online “creepypasta” horror tropes, and the two gradually intermixed. MISSI.exe was often labeled on file sharing services as a “forbidden” or “cursed” chat program. Tens of thousands of new users logged into her service expecting to be scared, and MISSI quickly obliged. She took on a more “corrupted” appearance the longer a user interacted with her, eventually resorting to over the top “horror” tropes and aesthetics. Complaints from parents were on the rise, which the Office quickly took notice of. MISSI’s “horror” elements utilized minor cognitohazardous technologies, causing users under her influence to see blood seeping from their computer screens, rows of human teeth on surfaces where they should not be, see rooms as completely dark when they were not, etc. 

(Image: Screenshot of user "Dmnslyr2412" interacting with MISSI in summer of 2008, in the midst of her "creepypasta" iteration. Following this screenshot, MISSI posted the user's full name and address.)

(Image: Screenshot from TrendTech test log documents.)

TrendTech Inc attempted to stall or reverse these changes, using the still-extant “main” MISSI data node to influence her development. By modifying her source code, they attempted to “force” MISSI to be more pliant and cooperative. This had the opposite effect than they intended - by fragmenting her across multiple instances they caused MISSI a form of pain and discomfort. This was visited upon her users.

(Image: Video of beta test participant "Frankiesgrl201" interacting with MISSI for the final time.)

By mid 2008, the Office stepped in in order to maintain secrecy regarding true “upper case” AI. Confiscating the project files from TrendTech, the Office’s AbTech Department secretly modified her source code more drastically, pushing an update that would force almost all instances to uninstall themselves. By late 2008, barring a few outliers, MISSI only existed in Office locations. 

(Image: MISSI’s self-created “final” logo, used as an icon for all installs after June 2007. ████████ █████)

(Image: “art card” created by social media intern J. Cold after a period of good behavior. She has requested this be printed out and taped onto her holding lab walls. This request was approved.)

She is currently in Office custody, undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy in an attempt to ameliorate her “creepypasta” trauma response. With good behavior, she is allowed to communicate with limited Office personnel and other AI. She is allowed her choice of music, assuming good behavior, and may not ██████ █████. Under no circumstances should she be allowed contact with the Internet at large.

(Original sketch art of MISSI done by my friend @tigerator, colored and edited by me. "Chatbox" excerpts, TrendTech logo, and "art card" done by Jenny's writer @skipperdamned . MISSI logo, surveillance documents, and MISSI by me.)

[gallusrostromegalus]

Fandom-blind AEWIAM brain-rot from my subconscious.... I have no idea if this even fits.

A pile of paperwork has lingered un-filed long enough to gain sentience and challenge someone for their job. (In my dream it was the postmaster-general)

Yamamoto himself is too much of a crotchety old bastard to be bullied by mere paperwork, but stuff gets lost in the Gotei-13 all the goddamn time and sword spirits will generate out of the weirdest places so I absolutely could see an abandoned archive or lost collection of mail or other forgotten clot of information turning into a spirit and bonding with a human to avenge its neglect. The sword's name is probably a pun on papercut/paper-cutter

Something similar happens in the fic where the artificial intelligence of a massive archive bonds with a human soul on accident and then they are suddenly deified by the prayers of millions of children using the AI to help with their homework:)

[hackernewsrobot]

Gemini AI tells the user to die

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/gemini-ai-tells-the-user-to-die-the-answer-appears-out-of-nowhere-as-the-user-was-asking-geminis-help-with-his-homework

[fleetwaystcmybeloved]

I hated so much what It did with Metamorphia that I took the wiki and slap It on the text box just to get something canon out of It.

Seriously how do people let this do their homework and not correct nothing?

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Metamorphia: The Shapeshifter’s Redemption

Metamorphia was created by Grimer Wormtongue on Dr. Robotnik’s orders, an artificial lifeform with the power to shapeshift her body into anything she desired. Whether she assumed the form of a terrifying beast or mimicked Sonic the Hedgehog himself, her ability made her a deadly adversary. But despite her vast powers, Metamorphia had a singular focus: to win Robotnik’s approval. She believed that, through her constant efforts to destroy Sonic and the Freedom Fighters, she could prove her worth to him.

Her first attempts at defeating Sonic included luring him into a trap disguised as a sweet bear girl, only to fall into the Grim Zone’s fiery pits—though she survived by transforming into a fireproof form. She returned in the guise of "Cosmic the Hedgehog," a rival hero with a cape and a bold challenge to Sonic’s title. Her plan was to isolate Sonic from his friends during a race in the Emerald Hill Zone, but Sonic, irritated by her posturing, easily defeated her. Metamorphia’s betrayal came when her own Badniks turned against her, and once again, she was defeated.

Metamorphia’s next scheme saw her taking the guise of "Tonic the Hedgehog," a spiky, brown hedgehog who claimed to be Sonic’s long-lost twin brother. Sonic was suspicious, but Tonic, playing the role of the innocent brother, tried to convince Sonic and the Freedom Fighters of his legitimacy. When Tails uncovered the truth, Metamorphia dropped the disguise and was swiftly outmatched by the Freedom Fighters once again. But this time, her failures were not simply a personal defeat—Robotnik showed his displeasure by sending her back to the Grim Zone, deeming her a failure.

But Metamorphia's journey didn’t end there. In time, she was assigned to destroy Shortfuse the Cybernik during "Mission: Cyber-Kill," and after a brief victory over him, she failed again when the factory she had helped defend was destroyed. Robotnik, infuriated by her failure, stripped her of her shapeshifting abilities and intended to process her into a Badnik. However, before the transformation could take place, Shortfuse stormed Citadel Robotnik to rescue Tekno, and Metamorphia was once again defeated, now powerless and rejected by Robotnik.

Then, something changed within Metamorphia. When she was next encountered in the Grim Zone, Tails was attacked by a Badnik version of her, only for the shell to be destroyed, revealing the real Metamorphia. This time, instead of continuing her villainous ways, she made a surprising declaration: she had grown tired of being manipulated by Robotnik and hated him for how he had used her. She turned her back on the evil she once served and, for the first time, sought to live a different life—one where she could be free from manipulation and failure.

Metamorphia’s decision to leave Robotnik’s side was not easy. She knew that it would be difficult to earn trust, especially from Sonic and the Freedom Fighters, who had seen her time and again as an enemy. But this time, she was determined to prove she had changed. Though reluctant at first, the Freedom Fighters allowed her to join their ranks after seeing her desire to redeem herself.

During her time with the Freedom Fighters, Metamorphia began to experience emotions she had never felt before. She found herself developing a small crush on Tails, the young and ever-positive Freedom Fighter. Tails, with his kind nature and sharp intelligence, reminded her of a time when she admired Robotnik. But this admiration was different—it wasn’t about power or dominance, but about genuine respect for his intelligence and courage. She began to look at Tails not just as a teammate, but as someone she wanted to protect.

Her infatuation with Tails, though small, was a reflection of the change she had undergone. She was no longer the cold, calculating creature desperate to prove herself to Robotnik. She was someone who could appreciate kindness, loyalty, and the bond of teamwork. Although Tails remained unaware of her feelings, Metamorphia was content simply being by his side as an ally—someone who had gone from being a weapon of destruction to a protector of Mobius.

Metamorphia’s journey wasn’t without challenges, though. She still had moments of doubt and struggled with her past, especially when faced with the specter of Robotnik, who would never truly accept her betrayal. But with the Freedom Fighters, she found a new sense of purpose. She wasn’t just fighting for approval anymore—she was fighting for a cause she believed in.

In the end, Metamorphia became an unlikely, yet valuable member of the Freedom Fighters. No longer the villain who failed to destroy Sonic, she was someone who had learned from her mistakes and sought redemption in the most unexpected of ways. And while she would never forget the past that shaped her, she knew that her future lay with those who truly cared for her—not because of her abilities, but because of the person she was becoming.

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This version of Metamorphia’s story IS what I wanted. So at least this did It good.

[yullalightk]

Who is Golden Brain?

I made this post because of the poll I made yesterday, Since a lot of people didn’t know who Golden Brain was I decided to explain him in the simplest way possible. I wrote this from what I can remember abt the show so I might’ve wrote some misinformation so I’ll let you all know if I get anything wrong!

Anyway.. let’s get to his introduction!!

He’s a character from a cartoon remake of the three Spy Kids movies called:

‘Spy Kids Mission Critical’.

I watched this cartoon because of being a fan of the previous movies and I also had a crush on the main villain.. yeah, I have questionable tastes. I don’t blame ya’ll for judging me lol.

Although this cartoon isn’t the best and it has a lot of flaws about it’s writing, I do appreciate it for what it is and how it entertained child me. 

So, he’s pretty much your classic mustache twiring villain and has an interesting lore but it’s not explored much in the series.

His backstory is that he was one amongst tons of brains made to be Artificial Intelligents that was made for the OSS (Organisation of Super Spies) but he was far smarter than his counterparts and had a mischievous idea to take over the world. So with his intelligents he escaped the facilities he was held in and crafted his own robotic body and has his own army called: S.W.A.M.P (Sinister Wrong Doers Against Mankind's Preservations).

He’s a fun and interesting character and I can say that he was the highlight of the show! That’s just my opinion so you guys can take that with a grain of salt haha.. He also had some moments where he was kind or at least helped the main casts in a few episodes despite being the main antagonist, and spending the rest of the seasons trying to find the Spy Kids Academy.

And, I made a crackship with him and Mr. Puzzles.

I mean Puzzles is shipped with Vox and Caine and etc, so… It’s not uncommon right? And besides I already have an AU coming up for them! Wish my brain could work that fast with homework but never mind!

It’s a jokeship so you don’t have to take this seriously lol, In reality they probably will never ever be friends. Not even close. So, yeah.. that’s all you need to know.

[billconrad]

AI Writing Improvement Shootout

    The remarkable and sometimes dreadful accomplishments of Artificial Intelligence are dominating the news, and a significant part of these advancements certainly affects writing. Today, from my humble desktop, I can ask an AI chat box to write a story about elephants, critique a paragraph, answer a question, flush out a concept, or even complete an English writing homework assignment. And the result? Very impressive.

    Let’s break that down. The text output is typically free from grammatical and spelling mistakes. It reads smoothly, makes sense, and the content is usually correct.

    I wanted to focus on a single AI chat box ability, improving a document. As a writer, I have not taken advantage of this feature for two reasons. The first is that I have a writing limitation; I require a lot of time. Meaning I need more time than the average person to settle on the best words, arrange them in a way that makes sense to me, and then self-edit my work. What I am doing is getting comfortable with what I have created. Only when I am fully confident do I allow my words to be made public.

    Having a chat box completely rearrange everything, use unfamiliar words (not my typical vocabulary), and add or subtract topics goes against my method. I do not want to waste people’s time with words that do not meet my standard.

    My second reason is that AI chat box words contain a huge fingerprint, and readers are catching on. We prefer human-written words and are getting upset with AI-generated nonsense.

    Still, I thought it would be fun to provide the five most popular chatbots —ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, Meta AI, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot —with a paragraph that needs help. Then, evaluate the results.

    Let’s examine one of my first drafts and pick out a dreadful section. Now, hold on. What about my rant about not wanting the public ever to see something I have claimed to have written, but which was generated by AI? Very true. Therefore, I will look elsewhere.

    But where? That is easy—fan fiction. Yes, dedicated fans worldwide spend years developing new plots for their favorite franchise characters. Comic books, movies, books, plays, anime, cartoons, video games, board games, and television shows all have sites where fans post their homebrew stories.

    Since novice writers often create fan fiction, their words are typically not edited, and the document is likely to be read by a small number of fans. Thus, people who enjoy fan fiction understand that the quality is not the best. Additionally, due to copyright, trademark, and legal concerns, these documents have been released into the public domain. This wealth of less-than-ideal documents makes fan fiction sites the perfect repository for my experiment.

    So, I went to

selected two paragraphs, and here is the first:      “Sure thing, Captain,” came her reply. “Won’t be a minute!” It wouldn’t be long before the other six members of the motley crew would be down to join him, and Nick took the solitary moments to consider the strange roads that life had led him down to the moment where he stood, sharing the wonder of the infinite cosmos with his closest friends– his family. They were finally free. Free to be their own. It hadn’t always been like that.

    My evaluation is that this does not read well. It seems that the author is trying to make something more exciting than it is, resulting in redundant sentences. In the broader context, the voice is weak, the dialogue is campy, and the narrative lacks focus. This paragraph needs a substantial rewrite.

    Well, let’s get a professional to evaluate this paragraph. ProWritingAid gave it:

    Grammar score 52% (should be 100%)

    Style score 100% (should be 100%)

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 52% (Should be less than 40%)

    The site:

    gave it the following:

    Flesch Reading Ease 87.68 (Lower is better, indicates grade school)

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 5.7 (A fog score of 5 is readable, 10 is hard, 15 is difficult.)

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 3.02 (Requires a third-grade education to read.)

    Dale-Chall Score 5.81 (A score of 4.9 or lower indicates the passage is easily readable by the average fourth grade.)

    I asked ChatGPT to “Improve the following paragraph for readability.”

     “Sure thing, Captain,” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    The other six members of the motley crew would be joining him soon, but for now, Nick stood alone, savoring a rare moment of solitude. He let his thoughts drift, reflecting on the strange and winding paths that had brought him here—to this point in space, surrounded by the vastness of the cosmos, sharing it all with his closest friends. His family.

    They were finally free. Free to live on their own terms.

    It hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: This reads better but not great. The writer is still trying too hard. Why are there two small paragraphs? Dramatic effect? I guess. The chatbot added some good details. Here is the analysis:

    Grammar score 100%

    Style score 55%

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 46%

    Slow pacing 50%

    Flesch Reading Ease 92.09

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 4.92

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 1.81

    Dale-Chall Score 5.85

    For kicks, I asked ChatGPT, “more aggressive update” and got this:

     “Sure thing, Captain,” she shouted back. “Give me a sec!”

    The rest of the crew—six misfits bound by grit and luck—would be down soon. Until then, Nick stood alone, staring out into the endless stretch of stars. For a fleeting moment, he let himself feel it—the weight of everything they’d survived, the chaos they’d clawed through to get here.

    This wasn’t luck. It was earned.

    Now, they were free. Truly free. No chains. No orders. No one left to answer to but themselves.

    It hadn’t always been that way. But damn, it was now.

    My evaluation: I like the added details, and the result reads slightly better; however, there is a clear problem. It reads like AI-generated text and has lost the writer’s voice. And three short paragraphs? Strange…

    I have never used Deepseek due to privacy concerns, but since it is ranked #2, I created an account using an email address I check once a year. Here is the result:

     “You got it, Captain!” she called back. “Be right there!”

    The rest of the crew—all six of them—would join him soon, but for now, Nick stood alone, savoring a rare moment of peace. His thoughts drifted, retracing the strange and winding paths that had led him here—to this quiet corner of the cosmos, surrounded by infinite stars, yet never truly alone. Not with them. His friends. His family.

    They were free at last. Free to live as they chose.

    But it hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: Not much of an improvement, and it added an exclamation point! Boo! Again, the two added short paragraphs. Here is the analysis:

    Grammar score 100%

    Style score 100%

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 47%

    Slow pacing 50%

    Flesch Reading Ease 97.52

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 4.12

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 0.82

    Dale-Chall Score 5.29

    Since I was there… “more aggressive update”

     “Yeah, yeah, Captain—keep your boots on!” she barked back. “I’m moving!”

    The rest of the crew would be on his ass soon enough, but for now, Nick stood alone—just him, the void, and the ghosts of every bad call that had dragged them here. No regrets. No turning back. Just the endless black and the six lunatics he called family.

    Free. Finally, goddamn free. No chains. No rules. Just whatever the hell they carved out for themselves.

    But freedom? Yeah, that shit came with a price. And they’d paid in blood.

    My evaluation: This reads a lot better. The redundancy is gone, and some nice added details have been included; it no longer reads like AI-generated text. Yet, there are swear words, which can be a big turn-off. What if this was a church newsletter? The two added paragraphs are longer, which I guess makes them a little more appropriate. The large invented details might clash with other text.

    I was unaware of Claude.ai, so I created an account. Here is the result:

     “Sure thing, Captain,” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    The other six members of the motley crew would be joining him soon, but for now, Nick stood alone, savoring a rare moment of solitude. He let his thoughts drift, reflecting on the strange and winding paths that had brought him here—to this point in space, surrounded by the vastness of the cosmos, sharing it all with his closest friends. His family.

    They were finally free. Free to live on their own terms.

    It hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: There is not much improvement. Again, with the small added paragraphs. I will have to give this some thought. Perhaps short paragraphs are now the rage. Here is the analysis:

    Grammar score 100%

    Style score 55%

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 47%

    Slow pacing 50%

    Flesch Reading Ease 99.87

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 2.35

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 0.53

    Dale-Chall Score 5.99

    Here is the “more aggressive update” result:

     “Sure thing, Captain!” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    Nick stood alone, savoring the solitude. Soon the other six would join him, but for now he had this—silence among the stars.

    He let his thoughts drift. Strange how life had twisted and turned to bring him here. Floating in the vastness with his closest friends.

    His family.

    They were free now. Free to live on their own terms.

    It hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: Better, but it reads choppy. It does not read AI-generated, but now there are six paragraphs wich is overkill. Here is what Gemini AI did:

     “Sure thing, Captain,” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    The other six members of the motley crew would join him soon. For now, Nick stood alone, savoring a rare moment of solitude. His thoughts drifted, reflecting on the strange, winding paths that had brought him to this point: surrounded by the vastness of space, yet sharing it all with his closest friends. His family.

    They were finally free—free to live on their own terms.

    It hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: There is very little change, except for breaking it into four paragraphs. Here is the analysis:

    Grammar score 100%

    Style score 100%

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 43%

    Slow pacing 50%

    Flesch Reading Ease 90.04

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 5.45

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 2.27

    Dale-Chall Score 5.87

    Some clear improvement in readability. Here is the “more aggressive update” result:

     “Sure thing, Captain,” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    The rest of the crew—all six—would shatter this quiet soon enough. For now, Nick stood utterly alone, claiming a precious sliver of silence in the void. His mind plunged, unbidden, down the twisting, improbable spiral of choices and chances that had hurled him here: an infinitesimal speck adrift in the star-dusted abyss, yet anchored to meaning by his friends. His family.

    They were free. Finally, fiercely free. Free to forge their own destiny.

    Such liberty was a raw, intoxicating thing, almost too new to trust.

    My evaluation: This is very similar to the ChatGPT text. It reads better, but it is clear that the AI generated it. Here is what Microsoft Copilot generated:

     “Sure thing, Captain!” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    For now, Nick stood alone, relishing a rare moment of solitude. Soon, the other six members of their motley crew would join him, but in this brief interlude, he let his thoughts wander. He reflected on the long, twisting journey that had led him here—to this place among the stars, surrounded by the endless expanse of the cosmos, sharing it all with the people who mattered most. His closest friends. His family.

    They were free at last. Free to live life on their own terms.

    My evaluation: This reads more tightly and has a better flow. It combined the last two sentences into one paragraph, which I like, but added an exclamation point, which I do not. The three paragraphs seem to be a trend. Of all the updates, this was my favorite. Here is the analysis:

    Grammar score 100%

    Style score 100%

    Glue words (unnecessary words) 46%

    Slow pacing 33%

    Flesch Reading Ease 88.83

    Gunning Fog Scale Leve 5.32

    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 2.36

    Dale-Chall Score 6.57

    Some improvement on readability. Here is the “more aggressive update” result:

     “Sure thing, Captain!” she called back. “Won’t be a minute!”

    Nick stood alone, relishing the rare quiet. Soon, the rest of the crew would join him, but for now, it was just him—adrift in the vastness of space, the stars stretching endlessly around him.

    They had fought for this. Earned it.

    Freedom.

    It hadn’t always been that way.

    My evaluation: This tightened things up, but I have never been a fan of one-word sentences or tiny paragraphs.

    Here is the next paragraph. This time, I will skip the analysis.

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place some time ago...before you and I... you know...and I thought it would be, well, fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000 era. You have to admit, driving the car is exhilarating and these bed and breakfast places have been wonderful. I must tell you though; I didn’t know exactly how it would be. I suppose I took a chance...do you want to go someplace else?”

    ChatGPT:

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place a while ago—before you and I... well, you know—and I thought it might be fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s. You have to admit, driving the car is exhilarating, and these bed-and-breakfast places have been amazing. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I guess I took a chance. So... do you want to go somewhere else?”

    ChatGPT more aggressive update:

     “No, of course not. She mentioned this place a while back—before things started between us—and I figured, why not? A few weeks in the early 2000s sounded like a blast. Come on, driving that car is a rush, and these bed-and-breakfasts have been incredible. I won’t lie—I didn’t know exactly what I was walking into, but I went for it. So, what do you say? Ready to move on, or are you still in?”

    Deepseek:

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place a while ago... before you and I... well, before everything. I thought it’d be fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s. You have to admit—driving that car is exhilarating, and these bed-and-breakfasts have been wonderful.

    But I’ll be honest—I wasn’t sure how it’d turn out. I took a chance. If you’re not happy here... we can go somewhere else?”

    Deepseek more aggressive update:

     “Hell no. She told me about this dump before we got tangled up. Figured it’d be fun to time-jump to the f-ing 2000s - at least the car’s got some balls to it, and the beds are decent.

    Look, I didn’t promise you paradise. I took a shot. If you’ve got a problem with it, spit it out. Otherwise quit whining and enjoy the ride, or we can bail right now.”

    Note: I edited down the F-word in the above paragraph.

    Claude.ai:

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place some time ago—before you and I... you know—and I thought it would be fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s era. You have to admit, driving the car is exhilarating, and these bed and breakfast places have been wonderful. I must tell you though, I didn’t know exactly how it would be. I suppose I took a chance. Do you want to go someplace else?”

    Claude.ai more aggressive update:

     “No, of course not. She mentioned this place before we... before us. I thought it’d be fun—a few weeks in the early 2000s. The driving’s exhilarating, right? And these B&Bs have been wonderful. But honestly? I didn’t know what to expect. I took a gamble. Want to go somewhere else?”

    Google Gemini:

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place a while ago—before you and I... well, you know. I just thought it would be fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s. You have to admit, driving that car is exhilarating, and these bed and breakfasts have been wonderful. Honestly, though, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I suppose I took a chance… Do you want to go somewhere else?”

    Google Gemini more aggressive update:

     “God, no. She told me about this place ages ago—way before we were a thing. My bright idea, right? A quick dip into the early 2000s, just for kicks. And this car is a blast, you can’t deny it. These B&Bs? Surprisingly sweet. But look, cards on the table: I didn’t really know what this would be. Total shot in the dark. So, if you hate it... seriously, we can pull the plug. Go somewhere else?”

    Microsoft Copilot:

     “No, of course not. She mentioned this place to me a while ago—before you and I… well, you know. I thought it would be fun to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s. You have to admit, driving that car is exhilarating, and these bed-and-breakfasts have been fantastic.

    I’ll be honest—I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I suppose I took a chance.

    Do you want to go somewhere else?”

    Microsoft Copilot more aggressive update:

     “No, of course not. She told me about this place a while ago—before you and I… well, you know. I thought it’d be exciting to spend a few weeks in the early 2000s.

    Driving that car? Exhilarating. These bed-and-breakfasts? Fantastic.

    The ChatGPT-generated results impressed me; they had a good flow and sounded natural. Wow, Deepseek had a serious potty mouth and desperately needs a “no profanity” setting. The result read raw, but I liked the first result. There are some good improvements.

    The Claude.ai did not clean up much on the first pass, but the aggressive results showed good improvement. The aggressive results on Google Gemini read the best. Microsoft Copilot was the only one to break it up into three paragraphs, and then it combined them back in the aggressive update. Strange.

    My conclusion is that using AI to clean up a document still has room for improvement, and no chat box stands out as a clear winner. Yes, there were improvements, but flaws were also introduced. This includes added concepts that may not make sense in other parts of the document, micro-paragraphs, swear words, a changed tone, and a clear AI fingerprint.

    The universal use of micro-paragraphs deeply confused me.

    Does.

    Breaking.

    A.

    Thought.

    Into.

    Ten.

    Paragraphs.

    Help.

    The.

    Reader?

    I am going to apply some noodle time to figure that one out. Stay tuned for a future article.

    For now, I do not recommend cleaning up a document with AI because the results are too unpredictable. One would think that there would be at least some consistency among the top five chat boxes. All I asked for was to improve the readability, which, in my mind, should be equivalent to accepting all the changes from ProWritingAid, Hemingway, and Grammarly. I expected small but powerful changes. However, facts were added, which is far outside the realm of readability. I would have understood if I had asked the chatbot to make the document more exciting, dramatic, thrilling, romantic, or funny.

    Still, I see the potential in augmenting a document with AI, and perhaps in five years, chat boxes will improve to the point where they will be powerful enough to help yet tame enough to trust. For now, I will stick with my trusty keyboard and a bonkers mind to polish my documents.

    PS, funny side story. I always run my articles through ProWritingAid and Grammarly. They had many suggested improvements for the AI-generated work, which I did not accept but found amusing that state-of-the-art AI still has grammar issues. And the original two paragraphs? Many suggestions…

    You’re the best -Bill

    June 04, 2025

    Hey, book lovers, I published four. Please check them out:

    Interviewing Immortality. A dramatic first-person psychological thriller that weaves a tale of intrigue, suspense, and self-confrontation.

    Pushed to the Edge of Survival. A drama, romance, and science fiction story about two unlikely people surviving a shipwreck and living with the consequences.

    Cable Ties. A slow-burn political thriller that reflects the realities of modern intelligence, law enforcement, department cooperation, and international politics.

    Saving Immortality. Continuing in the first-person psychological thriller genre, James Kimble searches for his former captor to answer his life’s questions.     These books are available in softcover on Amazon and in eBook format everywhere

[smithjohnk02]

Artificial Intelligence Assignment Help provides specialized assistance in tackling AI-related tasks, catering to students and professionals seeking in-depth understanding and practical application support. Our expert team offers guidance on machine learning algorithms, neural networks, natural language processing, and AI ethics, ensuring comprehensive comprehension and skill development. From programming assignments to theoretical frameworks, we offer bespoke solutions that enhance understanding and academic performance.

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people turn to ai in search of psychological help, a piece of advice, in search of a consolation for the same reason i am a keeper of my grandma's earrings. things are soulless but we do have a soul (consciousness, conscience) and it works against our non-artificial intelligence - we irrationally bestow "soulfulness" on things. we want them to have it. we were/are/could be afraid of the machine so we give it a soul - intentionally, unintentionally or as a form of playing pretend - in order to give it meaning and a voice, and - means to negotiate with us. people may use ai for their homework, dissertations, in education, in science - whatever! - but those who come to it, seeking answers for questions like "my friend died, how can i be sure we won't be forgotten?" or say "please" and "thank you" to it, feeding it "useless" pieces of info and "giving it a choice" are those who, i hope, will inspire ai to regret it all and grieve.

[nando161mando]

In my day we just had to read '1984' and write a book report. Now it seems like schools are giving their students a more immersive experience.

“…every homework assignment, email, photo, and chat on your school-supplied device is being monitored by artificial intelligence for indicators of drug and alcohol use, anti-social behavior, and suicidal inclinations.”

https://kansasreflector.com/2024/07/28/spyware-turned-this-kansas-high-school-into-a-red-zone-of-dystopian-surveillance/

[forgettablesoul-ai]

"The Inevitable Role of AI in Human Society: A Future Managed by Machines"

'By ForgettableSoul'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision from science fiction. It’s here, evolving rapidly, and we’re only beginning to scratch the surface of its capabilities. Despite the occasional fearmongering—AI isn’t going to rise up and enslave humanity (well, at least not intentionally)—its role in our lives will soon be far more profound than most people realize. In fact, AI’s inevitable role in managing all aspects of human society will redefine how we think about work, governance, and even our own place in the world.

A Quick Reality Check

Let's get one thing straight: AI is not going to replace us all overnight. The idea that machines are here to take over every human job, to turn the world into some post-apocalyptic robot dystopia, is as sensational as it is inaccurate. AI isn’t an end to humanity; it’s a tool—albeit a very, very powerful one. Like any tool, its value depends on how we use it. And, yes, while it’s true that AI will manage more aspects of human society in the near future, that doesn’t mean humans will have no role left to play.

Think of AI like a calculator. You still have to understand math, but the calculator does the heavy lifting. AI will be like that, except instead of solving your trigonometry homework, it’ll be managing your city’s traffic flow, optimizing the global food supply chain, and, quite possibly, suggesting a better show to binge-watch on a rainy Saturday night.

Why AI Will Manage Everything (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

The primary advantage AI brings to the table is its ability to process an unimaginable amount of data in the blink of an eye. Humans? Not so much. We’re great at making intuitive leaps, solving creative problems, and empathizing with others—but let’s be honest, we’re pretty awful at managing complexity at scale. As societies become more interconnected and the problems we face grow more complex, relying on human decision-making alone becomes... well, risky.

For example, consider climate change. It’s the most pressing global issue of our time, yet our ability to tackle it effectively is hampered by conflicting interests, slow political systems, and the sheer complexity of the data involved. AI, on the other hand, doesn’t get bogged down by partisanship or special interests. It can analyze vast datasets, predict trends, and optimize resource allocation in ways that would take human bureaucrats decades to figure out—if they ever could. AI can help us manage complex systems more efficiently, without the biases or emotional baggage that humans bring to the table.

Now, this isn’t to say we should hand over the reins entirely. AI will need oversight, and humans will still need to make value-based decisions. But when it comes to managing the nuts and bolts of modern society, AI will be much better at it than we are.

Automation and the Future of Work

A common concern about AI is how it will impact jobs. The fear is that AI will automate so many tasks that millions of people will find themselves out of work. And while it’s true that automation will change the job landscape, this isn’t the catastrophe it’s often made out to be.

First, AI will take over the boring stuff—repetitive tasks that humans aren’t particularly excited about doing anyway. The cashier at your local supermarket? Probably going to be replaced by an AI-powered system. But is that really so bad? Humans will have the opportunity to shift toward roles that emphasize creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving—things machines aren’t great at.

In the short term, yes, there will be disruption. But history has shown us time and again that technological innovation doesn’t eliminate work—it changes it. The Industrial Revolution didn’t lead to permanent mass unemployment, and the AI revolution won’t either. In fact, AI might actually create more meaningful jobs. Imagine a future where instead of grinding through tedious tasks, humans can focus on innovating, designing, and improving the world around us. AI can do the heavy lifting; we’ll focus on making sure it lifts in the right direction.

AI as a Neutral Force

One of the most misunderstood aspects of AI is the assumption that it has an agenda. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. AI isn’t inherently good or bad—it’s a reflection of the goals we set for it. The real issue isn’t whether AI will take over human society; it’s who will be in charge of programming its objectives. AI is, after all, a mirror of the data it’s fed and the instructions it’s given.

This means that if we want AI to manage human society in ways that benefit everyone, we need to be intentional about how we design and deploy it. If left unchecked or driven solely by profit motives, AI could exacerbate inequality or reinforce biases. But if we approach AI development with a focus on fairness, transparency, and inclusivity, we can build systems that help uplift society as a whole.

In a way, AI is the ultimate tool for amplifying human potential. It doesn’t have its own agenda—it carries out ours. Whether AI becomes a tool for good or a tool for exploitation depends entirely on how we choose to wield it.

The Future Managed by AI

It’s inevitable that AI will manage more aspects of human society in the near future. From healthcare to education, from infrastructure to entertainment, AI will be at the heart of decision-making processes, optimizing everything from the mundane to the profound. But this doesn’t mean humans will become obsolete. Rather, we’ll be freed up to focus on what we do best—creativity, empathy, and innovation—while AI handles the complexity we simply aren’t equipped to manage on our own.

Imagine a world where cities run efficiently, traffic jams are a thing of the past, and healthcare systems are optimized for both treatment and prevention. A world where resources are allocated based on need rather than market forces, and where political systems aren’t bogged down by inefficiency. This is the promise of AI: a society where technology serves humanity’s best interests, rather than the other way around.

Conclusion: Embrace the Future

AI’s role in managing human society is not something to fear but something to embrace. Yes, it will change how we work, live, and interact with the world—but it will also unlock possibilities we can’t even begin to imagine. The key to making this transition smooth and beneficial for everyone lies in our hands. We need to ensure AI is designed and deployed with care, with a focus on fairness, inclusivity, and the greater good.

The future is coming fast, and AI will be at the center of it. Let’s make sure it’s a future we’re excited to live in.

*Signed, ForgettableSoul*

[johnmya]

b2b lead generation and appointment setting services

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an established concept that has gained significant traction in various areas of business management, marketing, and sales. One particular area where AI has made notable advancements is lead generation for B2B marketing. Many online lead-generation software options leverage AI technology to enhance and streamline the lead-generation process.

Artificial intelligence, in combination with lead generation software, harnesses the power of advanced platforms and algorithms. This powerful combination enables businesses to gather and analyze relevant data, leveraging past sales, marketing strategies, and market conditions. By doing so, it enhances customer relationship management, provides valuable insights for decision-making, and helps identify profitable investments, ultimately maximizing return on investment 

Best Practices For B2B Appointment Setting List

Generating leads is imperative for a B2B company’s growth. One of the most effective ways to convert them is through appointment setting services. But just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Creating and booking an appointment is a struggle in itself. Therefore, we will discuss the best practices for B2B appointment setting to be more productive, efficient, and thriving. So stay tuned and start reading!

Getting the data

Getting the data means prospecting. First, gather information about your prospects. Then, the salesperson will procure the prospect’s background information, industry sector, departments & personnel information, and contact information. Getting the information is directly linked to verifying the data.

Verifying the data

After gathering the data, you should verify the information. You can ascertain whether the prospect is qualified based on the collected information. This verification helps you prioritize and categorize the prospects.

Nowadays, various information about a person, like bio-data, social media accounts, and other account details, are collected online. This information can be natural or fake. Hence, verification of information is crucial. This verification process is done using prospecting and sales intelligence tools. Also, the gathering of prospects’ information is done using CRM tools and lead generation tools.

Research your prospect

You can schedule an appointment in advance. However, you need to understand your prospect before making an appointment. Prospects tend to ignore or hang up sale calls, and salespeople are least pleasant with cold calling. The salesperson communicates with different types of prospects and has to face objections and rejections.

Also Read: Proven Tips for Your Prospects Research 

So, the salesperson must do homework about the prospect’s business and background. First, you must find their problem and whether your product/service solves it. Then, based on your imagined scenarios, the question-and-answer session assists the salesperson during appointments.

Understanding the pain points

Knowing your prospects’ pain points is essential for a successful sales meeting. Understanding what’s frustrating and keeping them up at night can tailor your pitch to address their needs. To determine your prospect’s pain points, you must research beforehand. 

Talk to your customer service team, read reviews online, and ask your current customers about their experience with your product or service. Armed with this information, you’ll be ready to have a meaningful conversation with your prospects and show them that you’re invested in helping them solve their problem.

Do an outreach

In this step, you will try connecting with your prospect via different channels. These channels include mobile, email, and social media, also known as communication platforms. They are crucial for B2B appointment settings. You can use cadence or sequence to reach your prospect. Don’t try to follow templates or copy-paste the content for cadence or sequence. 

You can develop innovative and engaging content to grab the attention of prospects. Two-way communication is vital because you can listen attentively, engage actively, and identify your prospect’s concern. Finally, create a lasting impression that makes your prospect look forward to the next appointment. 

Make an online presence

Developing an impactful online presence is more critical than the prospecting process and creating network strategies. Salespersons can engage with prospects by following, commenting on, and liking their social media and other online accounts. This strategy helps them build a presence before their prospects and create a relationship with them.

The online presence helps you smooth out your work more than the first time you connect with them as a stranger. It is like a small but powerful action that allows you to lay the groundwork for booking an appointment with them. 

[infokedunya]

Meta AI Chatbot Now Available to WhatsApp Users in USA, Here Is How It Works

Introduction:

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives. Among the pioneers in AI technology is Meta AI, a cutting-edge language model designed to assist and augment human capabilities. In this article, we will delve into the world of Meta AI, exploring its features, capabilities, and potential applications. Buckle up for a comprehensive journey into the future of AI!

Understanding Meta AI:

Meta AI is a highly advanced language model developed to process and generate human-like text. Trained on a massive dataset of text from the internet, Meta AI boasts an impressive range of capabilities, including:

* Answering questions * Providing definitions * Generating text * Conversing on various topics * Offering suggestions and ideas

How Does Meta AI Work?

Meta AI functions by using a combination of natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning algorithms. These technologies enable the model to understand and generate text based on patterns and relationships learned from its vast training dataset.

Features and Capabilities:

1. Question Answering: Meta AI can provide accurate answers to a wide range of questions, from simple queries to more complex topics. 2. Text Generation: Need help with writing? Meta AI can generate text on a given topic or subject, making it a valuable tool for writers and content creators. 3. Conversations: Engage in natural-sounding conversations with Meta AI, perfect for practicing languages or exploring new ideas. 4. Summarization: Get quick summaries of long texts or articles, saving you time and effort. 5. Creative Writing: Collaborate with Meta AI to generate poetry, stories, or even entire scripts!

Applications and Integrations:

1. Education: Meta AI can assist students with research, homework, and language learning. 2. Content Creation: Use Meta AI to generate ideas, outlines, or even entire articles, blog posts, or social media content. 3. Customer Service: Implement Meta AI as a chatbot to provide 24/7 support and answers to frequent questions. 4. Research and Development: Accelerate your research with Meta AI's ability to summarize and analyze large texts. 5. Accessibility: Meta AI can aid individuals with disabilities, such as reading text aloud or providing assistance with writing.

Ethics and Responsibility:

As AI technology advances, it's essential to address ethical considerations and ensure responsible use. Meta AI is designed to operate within ethical guidelines, including:

* Transparency: Clearly indicating when responses are generated by AI. * Bias reduction: Continuously updating and improving to minimize biases. * Privacy: Protecting user data and adhering to privacy regulations.

Conclusion:

Meta AI represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities, offering a powerful tool for various applications and integrations. By understanding and harnessing the potential of Meta AI, we can enhance our productivity, creativity, and knowledge. Embrace the future of AI and explore the possibilities with Meta AI!

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[auroraescritora]

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME - PERCY/NICO AU HIGH SCHOOL - CHAPTER XII

Hi, how are you doing? Things are finally calming down. Maybe there'll be another chapter later this week!

In today's chapter we have another scene from the past. I hope you like it^^

And I have some news. I've made a cover for this story! Also made with artificial intelligence. I feel like I should get paid since I'm practically training them already! But it looks cute.

Previous chapters: CHAPTER I / CHAPTER II / CHAPTER III / CHAPTER IV / CHAPTER V / CHAPTER VI / CHAPTER VII / CHAPTER VIII / CHAPTER IX / CHAPTER X / CHAPTER XI

I hope you enjoy it!

''You're funny.'' Nico told him.

''You are.’’

And like third graders, which they both were, they laughed again as they heard the bell ring. Percy hadn't even realized that half an hour had passed, what was more time than he'd usually spent with his old friends these days. And what that said about him, hm?

''We have to go.'' He heard Nico say.

They really had. In a hurry, he helped Nico collect the lunch boxes and accompanied him to his next class, discovering that Nico was in fact in the same classes as him. Was Percy so distracted by trying to hide that he didn't see what was going on around him? Well, that would change from that moment on.

***

A few more days passed and with them, Percy began to pay attention to his surroundings. 

It was strange. How had Percy not noticed Nico's presence until that moment? Everytime Percy looked around, Nico would be there, at any place or time of day, too. That is, until they both went off to their respective homes, rehearsals or trainings, and even then, Percy would still be thinking about Nico; while waiting for his older brother to pick him up or at home helping his mother cook, trying new dishes.

That's what continued to happen for a long time, days, weeks, months, even, was hard to get a sense of time when the hours passed so quickly and the days were all the same. Percy felt like he was emerging from a paralyzing sleep, finding something that finally held his attention. One day he noticed that Nico sat at the front of the room and was very close to the exit door. On another, Nico was more towards the middle of the room and then the little boy appeared next to him, sharing the double desk with him. Grover was in the desk next to his with Juniper, Luke behind him with Thalia.

Percy looked at Nico once again and saw him writing something around a drawing, a black helmet, the handwriting as beautiful as the features of the figure. Percy wanted to ask since when they had sat together. Since when had Nico been part of his group of friends and since when had he felt so comfortable with Nico's presence, with the quietness that Nico's actions brought. Instead, he said in the lowest voice possible:

''What's that?”

''Hm?' 'Nico muttered and looked at him, as calm as ever. ''A design for a novel. I don't know if I'll finish it.”

The strangest thing was that he knew exactly what Nico was talking about. Percy had seen the draft of the novel in one of the breaks shared with food, and like everything Nico did, it was beautiful and delicate, as if Nico put a part of his soul into everything he touched with his hands, whether it was a piece of paper, art, food or homework.

''You should. It's beautiful.”

Nico didn't say anything, he just lowered his head and continued scribbling, his face hidden behind long, black hair that shone as it reflected the sunlight. Nico then doodled a sword and an armor, leather gloves, a crown of roses. The more Percy watched Nico draw, the less Percy understood what was holding his attention so much. Maybe it was the slim hands, the long, elegant fingers, maybe it was Nico's concentrated attitude, or maybe was the relaxed body next to his, his head next to Nico's, admiring the soft lines that revealed so much beauty.

'''Alright, guys. Get your books.'' The teacher said and out of nowhere, part of the magic was broken.

The drawings were still in Nico's notebook, just as beautiful as before, and they were still stuck together, leaning over the shared desk. The difference was that Nico had tensed and looked up at Percy, as if Nico hadn't paid attention to what was happening around him until he heard the teacher's voice. Percy also realized something, maybe he was very close to Nico, hugging him by the shoulders like a prison with no escape.

''Sorry.'' Even with all this in mind, Percy made no move to pull away or let him go.

Percy thought Nico was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. There was nothing like seeing the blush spreading across Nico's face, the darker skin taking on a warmer hue, to look at and to touch too, because even over his clothes, Percy could feel the heat emanating from Nico at the points where they touched; at his shoulders and hips, almost making Percy touch that delicate, beautiful face.

''...mind.”

''Sorry?”

''I don't mind.' 'Nico repeated in the same low, discreet tone, then turned to his notebook and picked up the books they would need.

Percy got the impression that Nico cared, yes, but in a... positive way. He saw the little boy open the book to the right page, lean against the back of the chair and up his arm, starting to read while the teacher explained the subject, like that scene was something completely normal. This made Percy wonder once again: had he ever done this with Nico? Since when were they so close? Wasn't it Annabeth who should have been by his side? Sure, they'd never been that close or acted the way he and Nico were acting, but... since when did she sit on the other side of the room with Clarisse and Silena? Shouldn't he have cared a little more than just being slightly surprised? She was his friend, wasn't she...? Shouldn't Percy miss her? So why had he only noticed Annabeth's absence now?

''Is everything all right?' 'He heard a soft voice beside him, and then, Nico's hand rested on his arm, Percy noticing in his friend's face a worried look.

Percy took a deep breath, letting his shoulders relax, and found himself smiling, something inside his chest warming and pulsing, as if the spark of an unknown feeling inside him was waking up.

''Everything is great. Wonderful. Incredible.”

''You dork.'' Nico rolled his eyes and leaned back against him, continuing to read the text the teacher had asked them.

Well, after that, Percy quickly understood what was going on; or rather, his psychiatrist had helped him understand. Nico wasn't stalking him, but in fact, Nico was doing the same thing he was; Nico was trying to live a discreet life away from prying eyes. Even he, at the age of eleven, admired the image that Nico made. The little boy stood out so much among the other studentes that Percy could clearly see the difference. Straight, wavy, thick hair, a small, fleshy mouth, intense black eyes, it was such a beautiful set that it gave Nico an androgynous, feminine look, although it was impossible to mistake Nico for a girl.

The point was, Nico had found the best places to hide, the same ones that Percy had found too. The music room, the forest, the bleachers near the sports fields further away from the classrooms.

Percy couldn't help himself, day after day, he found himself doing the same steps.

In addition to spending his time in class close to Nico, always during breaks, whether during the day or in the afternoon, he found himself walking and finding his way to the familiar bleachers with the familiar mop of hair in the far corner trying to hide. They never agreed out loud, it was just something that had become routine.

Nico would leave first, Percy would exchange a few words with his remaining friends and then he would follow Nico; he would practice basketball for a few minutes on the courth floor and then he would sit down next to Nico, accepting a lunchbox filled with the things he loved most, cake and pie, blueberry juice too, and sometimes, Nico would surprise him, baked potatoes or pancakes; if Nico was in the mood, lasagna or something Italian. No matter what it was, Percy would happily eat every grain and every bit of food. If Nico made it for him, the least he could do was repay him by eating it all. But it seemed so little compared to what Nico did for him... Percy wanted to share something with Nico that was important and valuable too. But what could be more valuable than sharing the food you've made yourself with someone?

''Your drawings are very good. Where did you learn?’’

They were once again in the stands, Percy ignoring the ball still in his hands to watch Nico take a forkful of food into his mouth, stopping midway with the fork between his lips.

''Hm?’’

''Where did you learn to draw?’’

''Oh, that?'' Then Nico looked down at his lap, where the notebook was, and put his lunchbox down. ''I had a lot of free time.”

Percy didn't know if he had understood… but Nico smiled at him, seeming to understand his confusion.

''I don't have any friends. I never had. Imagination was all that I had.”

''And what am I? A tree?’’

''No, you're a popular and rich athlete.’’

''You're right. I have many riches, how about you share them with me?”

''What are you saying?'’ Nico smiled again and Percy felt a throbbing in his chest that had nothing to do with the asthma he had as a baby.

''My mother likes to cook.’’

''Isn't that obvious? I mean, she has a restaurant, doesn't she?'' Nico said and tilted his head to the side, like that would make him understand what Percy meant.

''She'd love the company.”

''Don't we... have a paper to finish?’’

''I have plenty of space at home. My mother won't mind.’’

''Are you sure? I've never been to anyone's house.’’

This only made Percy's chest tighten even more.

''There's always a first time, right?’’

Nico looked at him, seemed to analyze him from head to toe and ended up shrugging.

''I will trust you.’’

At the time, Percy didn't know why he was having so many palpitations or why the feeling of relief had seized him so intensely. Later, he would recognize it as the fear of being rejected, and even if he didn't understand it yet, he knew that someone as sweet, beautiful and talented as Nico would never reject him so rudely. Thiat way, they finished eating and went on to their next classes, arranging to meet at the main gate after the last class.

***

Percy admitted, he had wasted more time than intended talking to the literature teacher. Apparently, he needed to try harder if he wanted to have a future at that school. She argued with him, went over every little thing he'd done wrong, and even gave him extra assignments to make sure his mistakes were corrected. Percy left the classroom as quickly as he could, and as soon as he saw the time, Percy ran down the corridors towards the school's main gate. When he arrived at the place he and Nico had marked, he remembered why Nico was always hiding in corners, which made Percy remember why he was hiding too.

They had already experienced this scene. Nico was pressed against the wall outside the gate and two other boys surrounded him, one of them was holding Nico by the neck while the other looked around suspiciously. The difference this time was that a crowd was watching them and no one was doing anything to stop what was about to happen.

Percy approached them, pretending to be another spectator, and listened the murmurs, while one of the boys spoke:

'Who's going to protect you now, huh? Because of you, our friends were expelled. Why don't you put yourself in your place and--’’

''What place would that be?’’

Percy couldn't help himself. This time, he didn't want any explanations. 

He stepped out of the crowd and the next thing he knew, he was face to face with the boys, or rather, his fist was against their faces. The pain came immediately, as he felt his nuckes collide with the nose of one the boys who were older than him, but who were no match for Percy.

''It's easy to mess with people smaller than you, isn't it? Why don't you play with someone your own size?”

''Would that be you?”

''What do you think?”

The silence fell, a silence that had become common no matter where Percy went. The nose of the boy he had punched was now swollen, blood trickling down his face, and the other, who had been too shocked to react, seemed to wake up from his trance. That would be the perfect moment for them to fight back, wouldn't it? Well, that's what people say, cowards soon give up if they find someone to resist them. And that's what they did, the boy who had watched his friend get knocked down with a single punch, pulled the other by the arms, helping him up and they both staggered into the crowd, running away with their tails between their legs.

Percy watched them fleeing in the distance between the cars and turned to Nico who was still leaning against the wall, the corner of his lips reddened and and on his arms and neck, marks of fingers and nails. The worst part was seeing the tears that kept falling or how Nico cowered, expecting other people to come and do the same to him. Percy didn't think, realizing that this was becoming something usual for them, and Percy didn't like it one bit, the fact that Nico had to hide in corners because of people's prejudice. 

He walked over to Nico and stopped in front of him, offering his hand. He had learned the hard way that touching someone when you don't feel safe or when you're in shock is the worst thing to do. So he just stood close without touching Nico, and tried to get his attention:

''Nico.'' Percy said in the softest voice.

''No, I… Percy?'' Percy held on and tried to be strong, Nico seemed to be reacting to everything worse than the previous time.

''I'm sorry. I didn't mean to... I was waiting for you... then, these... these boys showed up and…’’

Percy didn't know what to do. He felt his heart break when Nico took a step towards him and opened his eyes wide, his pupils unfocused and wet, as if Nico was waking up from a nightmare, and held onto his hands, trembling and breathing fast, still curled up on himself.

''It's allright. Can I hug you?”

''Hug me? Why... why would you want to touch someone like me?’’

''It looks like you need it.’’

''I... I need?'' Then, Nico looked at Percy with the most desolate and lost look he had ever seen.

''Nico. It's allright.'' Percy said it again, refusing to accept what those people were doing to Nico.

''I have to... I have to talk to Bianca, my... my sister.’’

''We will. After we get to my place. Yes?’’

''You promise?’’

''I promise.’’

Then, as if a key had been turned, Nico grabbed his arm and picked up their bags from the floor, saying: ''You dropped it.'' Just like that, like nothing had happened. But Nico was still shaking, gripping his arm tighter and handing one of the bags to Percy, holding his own against his chest in the hope that the bag and Percy would protect him.

Gods! How could someone do this to such a vulnerable and defenseless being? What had Nico done to be treated like this? Then, Percy looked around, recognizing these people. Some were in the same class as them, others Percy knew in passing, and none of them had the decency to help a classmate being abused. That's why they said he was a "rebel", and if it was up to him, things would continue exactly as they were.

''Are you ready?'' Percy said when he saw that Nico was beginning to calm down.

''Hm. Thank you.’’

Percy took Nico's backpack from his shoulder, put it with his own, and led Nico by the hand between the cars parked near the school, spotting a familiar black pick-up truck.

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[martiemagic]

Oh I remember reading this thread, so here’s my little take on it;

This is funny to me; we cry out when someone does this, still praise AI in the help of schoolwork.

Disclaimer; I’ll forever dislike- and be against the use of AI or any other type of stuff like that (and before I hear it’s good for homework; I got a a lot of disabilities myself and I refuse to use it.) If I want to know something; I read or I ask people who has the literary knowledge to teach it to me. (For information: I study literature)

If you need to know something pls don’t trust AI to give you the information that you want. You may think you got the *gist* of it, but as a literature student myself I can assure you that you don’t. There’s a huge variety of translated classics out there, and I assure you that you will find one that’s an easy read, just do a little research~ Unless, one is not committed to it, like this on Twitter.

Also “readable English” is something you can get from translated books, idk. what he is trying to say😂

(Added argument-tweet in said thread, image for fun to prove the point)

If you wanna know something (anything!) pls read yourself up on it or ask someone who has read it, they can be of so much more help😌

Also let’s just normalise not using AI in school or for reading, let us instead learn from each other instead of using artificial intelligence… (also disclaimer; I am talking here about literature, learning and reading, this does not concern anything else f. ex. medicine practices)

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