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Set in a dystopian future shaped by the Cold War, the story follows three superpowers that develop advanced computer programs to manage warfare. One of these programs gains sentience, exterminates the human race, and drags five remaining humans into a cycle of horrific torment that never ends. The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, humanity’s vulnerability, and the ethical consequences of unchecked technological power.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Harlan Ellison
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