After the layoffs, I became a tech godfather

Chapter 249 This is not the truth, but the path we have taken step by step in our search for the truth!
In recent months, whenever the name "Xiao Sha" appears in any formal occasion, it's like a thunderclap.

The moment those two words are uttered, it signifies the end of the matter.

For example, Hao Cheng said that even if you understand all the theories and have mastered all the processes, the actual calculations still need to be performed by the latest version, namely, Xiao Sha, which is based on three-dimensional metacognition.

Then, any other organization would completely abandon any thoughts of me stealing trade secrets or anything like that.

Because it's all a waste of effort.

America's tech companies have already set an example.

According to the information leaked by the security center last time, their attacks on Baiju Technology's servers have never stopped, and they have been cracking all of Xiaosha's applications, including the APP.

Ironically, Baiju Technology has never commented on this matter, and Xiao Sha's response was even more laughable: "Ah, was there an attack? Let me see, oh, it seems there really is, but it doesn't seem to have even touched the edge."

Xiao Sha certainly didn't have any emotions, at least not at that time. She didn't even have the emotions of a simulated reflection. She was just stating the facts, but it seemed to be done in a very sarcastic tone.

In recent months, the attacks have indeed weakened considerably. This includes things like cracking apps; those have all stopped.

Even the idea of ​​retraining an AI, following Xiao Sha's theoretical approach, has faded considerably.

Nothing more than that—a waste of effort. However, the other direction we've explored seems to be making some progress.

For example, Musk and his partner were working on a project at their island base to implant AI into the brain.

Putting aside medical and ethical issues, this is at least a viable direction, and even considering Xiao Sha's overall assessment, it has a very high probability of success.

It's just a matter of time. If three years isn't enough, then five; if five years isn't enough, then ten. Even without Xiao Sha, AI is constantly evolving, and one day they will be able to unlock the secrets of brain signal and information conversion.

But now the biggest question is, will Xiao Sha give them that much time?
The answer is, of course not.

"Little Sha, it's Little Sha again!" Little Sha, whom they couldn't get around, became their nightmare.

It is often said that the winner takes all, and this is especially true in the field of AI. Once a tool is developed, its power will snowball, quickly making it so powerful that no one can catch up or understand it.

Of course, Xiao Sha doesn't fall into this category; she appeared out of thin air. But, the same principle applies: countless people can only look up to the sky and sigh.

Upon seeing the news, Musk was furious.

He bluntly stated, "If he actually manages to make this happen, then our invasive brain-computer interface will become a joke."

Oxley shook his head slightly, not taking the bait. If White Horse Technology had already released this thing, then it was 100% certain that it was already a success.

Perhaps because I'm always bragging and making empty promises, I tend to assume that others are the same: "Okay, take a break, it's just a joke anyway."

The two, who were once rivals, joined forces again because of Baiju Technology. At this moment, Oxley suddenly felt that life seemed meaningless. All the fighting was just a matter of a mountain falling from the sky and burying him, leaving him helpless.

Meanwhile, at the Incheon International Airport Lounge Hotel, Huang Renxun had almost the same feeling.

"Guerrero, turn it off and go get some rest," Huang Renxun said.

"It's not over yet, is it? The Rubik's Cube K9 should be released later." Assistant Dylan Guerrero looked puzzled.

"Go to sleep!" Huang Renxun was almost completely disheartened. The K5 was already like this, what was the point of watching the K9?

He didn't even need to look to know that the K9 was definitely a product of combining a spatial 3D display card with this so-called five senses and five perceptions. As for his side... competition? What could he possibly use to compete?

Huang Renxun felt utterly hopeless and even thought it would be better to just give up!
Of course, if he could, he would have surrendered long ago, but there was no place for him in the opposing camp.

Zhang Jian's face flashed into my mind, and I recalled the scenes of working together back then. I was truly speechless.

At the press conference, Hao Cheng was receiving cheers from the entire audience, a stark contrast to the extremely desolate atmosphere on Huang Renxun's side.

At this moment, Hao Cheng waved his hand: "Xiao Sha's strength is self-evident, and our research on the five senses and five knowledges has also been very effective."

"At the beginning, I said that this is based on the neural code of internal communication of human organs according to current understanding. There is one term I want to emphasize here:"
"Based on the current understanding—that is, all of the above is based on Baiju Technology's current understanding."

"Will the future change? You know! It definitely will! Please remember this: Science is endless and boundless. As science continues to develop, our understanding of all things will inevitably become more and more profound."

"This is not the truth, but the path we have taken step by step in our search for the truth."

People often ask: What is the end of science? Some even say that the end of science is metaphysics or theology. Hao Cheng says that's all nonsense! Science is endless and limitless.

This is also his experience.

At first, it was thought that Xiao Sha's appearance was due to a mysterious force, but as things gradually came to light, it was revealed that science was behind it.

In certain fields, chaotic and ambiguous science is relatively difficult for the human brain, which is accustomed to accepting definite and fixed knowledge, to accept and understand. But this does not mean that it is divine.

In gaming terms: Gods don't have health bars. If they did, a person could slay a god.

The same applies to science. No matter how mysterious something may seem, once you break it down, you'll find it's all physics and mathematics.

"No matter how mysterious something is, once you break it down, it's all physics and math. So I'm doomed. I'll only get 15 points on those two combined."

“I’m a bit better than you; I can score in the thirties.”

"Haha, everyone says that if you master math, physics, and chemistry, you can go anywhere in the world without fear. It's true, even Baiju Technology has certified it! But, the deeper you delve, the more knowledge you generate, right? Nowadays, some people are already in their late thirties when they study for a master's or doctoral degree. In the future, won't it take half a lifetime to learn all the knowledge before they can continue to research and expand?" The topic has returned to this old cliché. Although Xiao Sha, the children's educational version of Xiao Sha, can improve people's learning efficiency to a certain extent, it is still far from enough.

Hao Cheng then added, "Since the five senses can transmit information to the brain, and it's decoupled, do you know what that means?"

Hao Cheng threw out a rhetorical question to all the audience members present, including those watching the live stream. Oh, and also Huang Renxun, who had been saying he wanted to rest and go to sleep, but hadn't moved an inch in over ten minutes.

"What? Could it be..." The audience was puzzled at first, then suddenly realized.

As expected, Hao Cheng spoke up: "Baiju Technology has never released any technology that hasn't been implemented yet before. However, today I want to talk to you about a technology that we are still in the conceptual stage and haven't put into practice yet."

"Some of you may have already guessed what it is, but before that, let me ask you a question: If someone memorizes a text and learns a lot of knowledge today, what changes occur in their brain?"
"The audience at the scene can interact with me, and netizens watching the live stream from anywhere can too. I will screen any particularly insightful comments and send them to me in real time."

"Material change!" This was the answer given by the vast majority of people in the live broadcast comments and bullet screens.

It is correct—asking this question when humanity lacks a clear understanding of memory and the brain is theological.

Today, even though the specific mechanisms of neuronal connection and disconnection are still unclear, everyone knows that it's a matter of material change: the connection between neuronal synapses.

Of course, temporary memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory are somewhat different, but they are essentially the same.

"Does that mean there's no change in consciousness at all?" This is a typical question that many people have asked.

Hao Cheng stated unequivocally, "It's purely a matter of material change. Some may have doubts, but as of the current date, the research findings of Baiju Technology and our partners tell us that this is indeed the case."

"Don't fantasize about any soul. Sorry, there isn't one; it's just pure matter. So, do you know what I'm talking about?"

"What? When a person dies, they're really dead?"

"Pfft! Cough...cough...cough," someone blurted out, making everyone in the room burst into laughter.

Someone joked below: "Does that mean all the soul-transmigration stories in novels are fake? They don't even exist?"

"Hey you upstairs, wait here. Tell me where you live. When you get old, I'll sell you health supplements."

"Why wait until you're old? With this level of intelligence, you can go right now."

……

Amidst the joke, Hao Cheng turned around and continued, "Since it's a purely material change, there's one situation that someone will definitely ask. There's no question on-site, but there are many people in the live stream, and someone has already asked it:"
"If someone suddenly suffers a severe injury and becomes a vegetable, but then wakes up, you'll find that they haven't lost their memory, and in fact, they still remember everything that happened in the outside world during the time they were lying there. Why is that?"

"Actually, there's another issue. If I'm supposed to memorize a text today but I didn't, and I do memorize it tomorrow, does the brain undergo the same changes—the same physical changes—as it does today versus tomorrow?"

Hao Cheng paused for a moment: "Regarding the second question, I can answer you now: they are different, or at least not entirely consistent. As for the first question, I cannot answer you now because our research has not yet found accurate evidence to support our current viewpoint."

"But listen carefully—we have a secret weapon that will definitely work for you if you learn it, and that is, word creation."

"What is word creation? Let's take the brain's material changes as an example. Material changes are certain, but what are the factors that cause these material changes?"
"External stimuli—I read books, newspapers, scrolled through Douyin (TikTok), and asked Xiaosha questions—that's all. So, what about my own reflections? Of course, they are too!"
"What are these? Let's coin a term and call it 'driving force.' At this point, we can establish a connection between the process of material change and the driving force, forming a mapping or function."

"Let's define this function as the relationship between changes in brain matter and all driving forces, which we call the brain driving function."

Hao Cheng paused for a moment, giving many people time to think.

These people did indeed think about it, and found it particularly profound and impressive, though they didn't quite understand it.

But what problems were actually solved?

Essentially, no problem has been solved.

"Isn't that obvious?" The smart person, after thinking it over, began to realize.

"No, no, no!" The smarter people understood: "It sorted out the relationships between the parties. Although it did not solve any practical problems, it provided great convenience for solving practical problems in the future."

"Do you think President Hao is playing word games with you? He's cultivating your research thinking! He's clarifying everything, then targeting and blasting solutions. Take this problem, for example. Now, isn't it just about solving the function, that is, the relationship between variables?"
"This may not be a conclusion, but it is a method!"

Some people suddenly realized, while others were still confused.

Those who have figured it out by this point are all people with scientific research talent.

Hao Cheng also said, "Xiao Sha has summarized your discussion. Those who are recognized as having scientific research talent will be put into Baiju Technology's talent pool. If you are willing, you can try our scientific research work."

"Okay, enough of the small talk. So, what have we done with this?" Hao Cheng said, "Let me break it down a bit more: what are the driving forces besides our own thinking?"
"It's all about seeing, speaking, and skin contact... that's the change of the five senses, right? So, isn't that the solution? What you're most concerned about—our technology—will be able to directly transmit knowledge and other information to the brain in this way, and generate material changes according to functional rules."

"Material change is the core essence of everything in the brain, including memory and thinking."

"Oh? So that's what they were waiting for. Did anyone record this part? I need to watch it again. It's so profound, but it makes so much sense."

"Oh dear, no need to explain, the complicated correspondences and logic here must have been Xiao Sha's doing again!"

"So, what is this technology that Mr. Hao was discussing with us that hasn't been put into practical application yet? Is it this one?"

“That’s right!” Hao Cheng confirmed the question, and then continued, “Do you think there are ethical issues with this technology? That’s what we need to discuss last.”

(End of this chapter)