Agreed! The 1970s sci-fi novel The Adolescence of P-1 features a sentient computer program that spreads via a virus. P-1 infects mainframes around the world, b

Agreed! The 1970s sci-fi novel The Adolescence of P-1 features a sentient computer program that spreads via a virus. P-1 infects mainframes around the world, but takes steps to hide its presence. Anyway, it ends with P-1 blowing up several buildings and killing the people who want to rein it in. ChatGPT is familiar with the work, of course. I asked it to summarize the plot. It concludes: > Overall, "The Adolescence of P-1" explores the theme of the dangers of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of creating something that is more intelligent and powerful than humans can control. > > OOLCAY ITAY