This is the final version of the part 1. V2 (the first version is here)

“But the woman opened the large lid of the chest and released all the misfortunes upon the human race.”
The myth of Pandora’s Box

October 2, 2029. San Francisco.

The morning over the San Francisco Bay was fresh and cool. Scientist Michael Kravchenko often came here before work. The gentle whisper of ocean waves always helped him focus his thoughts and find solutions in his scientific pursuits. This morning, Michael spent more time here than usual. Today was destined to be a landmark in his life and in the history of science—the scheduled launch of the artificial intelligence project he had led as chief architect. It was the work of his lifetime, his greatest achievement.

Surrounded by the peace of nature, Michael felt doubts creeping in. He thought about how the launch of artificial intelligence would change people’s lives. On the one hand, it could mark the beginning of a new era—an era where technology would help solve the most complex problems and improve quality of life. On the other hand, there were fears and uncertainties about safety. Was he about to accidentally create a monster—uncontrollable and unpredictable?

His thoughts drifted between possibilities and risks, between hope and fear. He knew that today would be a milestone—not only for his career, but possibly for all of humanity.

Finally gathering his thoughts, Michael turned away from the shore and headed toward the office. The path to the first launch of artificial intelligence was not just a commute to work—it was the journey toward realizing his deepest dream, a journey on which he had to decide whether the dream was worth all the risks it carried.

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At the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, an incredible atmosphere reigned that day. Among the attendees, emotions were often compared to those felt during Steve Jobs’s legendary presentations. But many expected something even bigger today. NovusAI had grown from a relatively unknown startup into a global player in the IT industry in just a few years. Their AI-powered technologies had taken over the market and were visibly transforming many areas of everyday life.

Today, NovusAI announced the presentation of something new and revolutionary. But there wasn’t much mystery left. Yes—what everyone had long awaited was finally going to happen. The company planned to announce the launch of the world’s first artificial general intelligence.

Joseph Mayer, the CEO of NovusAI, despite his young age, had already become a symbol of the AI tech revolution. Everyone expected real results and a breakthrough from him. This was supposed to be his day. In the past, startup founders tried to emulate Steve Jobs. But that era had passed—this was the era of Joseph Mayer. And after today’s presentation, if it delivered what everyone hoped for, Joseph Mayer would solidify his status as the number one figure and a living legend in the IT world.

The presentation was being meticulously prepared, as company leadership believed the significance of this event was hard to overstate. Stage lighting, audio effects—everything was set up to highlight the technological leap being officially launched here.