February 27, 2024, prompt: Write a story about artificial intelligence in 99 words (no more, no less). Use any genre. What is unfolding, or has the situation existed for a while? Who shows up, AI or a figure of imagination? Go where the prompt leads!
Future Affairs – by Hugh W. Roberts
“Kenneth, the AI isn’t working.”
“Have you tried turning it off and on again, dear?”
“No, I’ll try.”
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“Kenneth, I can’t turn off the AI.”
“Did you unplug it from the mains?”
“No, I’ll try.”
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“Kenneth, the AI just told me you’re having an affair!”
“Where did it get that information from?”
“I’ll ask.”
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“Kenneth, the AI says you’ve murdered our marriage!”
“Me? Where did it get that information?”
“From me, Kenneth. That’s why I’m having an affair.”
Gunshots rang out.
“You’re dead for killing the marriage, Kenneth,” said the AI. “Will you marry me?”
“Yes!” screamed Kenneth’s widow.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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