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Melinder’s programming is one reason why
no one has ever been able to hack our systems.” Dr. Rose added,
smiling patiently at Jonas. “To get back to the point, you are
correct, fourth generation SHIAM are equipped with the Illean
Melinder Algorithms. Our behavior is based upon evaluation of
empirical data obtained from our various sensors and from a network
of internal databases, similar to long and short-term memory in
Humans.
    “First through third generation SHIAM were
guided by an emotional response database built into the system. As
the units interact with outside stimulus, their programming
analyzes the data returned through their sensors in relation to the
situation. It then checks the response data table and provides the
SHIAM with the proper emotion. Although the programming code
provided a remarkably smooth cause and effect response
system, it was never fully integrated into the SHIAM personality
matrix.
    “It was only when Dr. Shelby Stieller
developed what you Human’s so quaintly call SPERM that the problem
of dealing with emotions in artificial intelligence advanced
significantly. The Simulated Personal Emotional Response
Mechanism is a processing module that is designed specifically
for the Illean Melinder Algorithms. It provides the processing
stability needed to fully integrate SHIAM intelligence, personality
and emotions into a cohesive unit. The creation of this module led
to the birth of the fourth generation SHIAM.”
    “Yeah, well it’s still nothing more than
sleight of hand coding,” Zak said.
    “Oh? So you think that this system somehow
invalidates our feelings?”
    “No, I don’t think you have feelings. You
have programming.”
    Dr. Rose managed a pretty good re-enactment
of anger. Her eyes narrowed, her jaw clenched and her complexion
became flushed. But it was nothing more than a re-enactment. It
lacked one vital component, the living element.
    “Hey! Again, time out.” Vennhim raised his
voice enough to cut off any further comments Zak may have had.
“Let’s all refocus, okay? We’ve got a job to do here.”
    After he was satisfied that the bickering was
over Vennhim said, “About the new generation unit, if you please,
Dr. Rose.”
    She glared at Zak as if challenging him to
say something further. When he remained silent, she continued,
“Even with this advancement in our emotional development, the SCE
processor is still ultimately in control of the SHIAM.”
    “That’s the unit that runs the SHIAM Code of
Ethics routines, isn’t it?”
    “Yes,” Dr. Rose said. “It was imposed upon us
by the United World Federation’s Artificial Intelligence Council in
5107 as part of the Android Containment Act. It acts as an
inhibiting filter that prevents a SHIAM from acting outside of the
predetermined code of conduct set forth by the Council.”
    “You sound as though you don’t approve,” Zak
observed. “It is a necessary safety precaution. It would, for
example, prevent a SHIAM from becoming so angry that it would kill
a sentient being. And that is as it should be.”
    Dr. Rose’s expression made it clear that she
did not agree with the necessity of the SCE processor. “It
interferes with the natural emotional development of the SHIAM. The
SCE processor inhibits the natural emotional response produced by
the SPERM unit and the Illean Melinder Algorithms.”
    “It’s necessary to protect people,” Zak
said.
    “Imagine a mechanism that would suppress your
emotions every time you had strong feelings. It would ultimately
have a very negative affect on your mental wellbeing.”
    “But I’m not a machine,” Zak said, unable to
resist the dig. “I take it that this prototype has a patch to fix
the problem?”
    “A patch?” Dr. Rose seemed reluctant, but
after a long pause continued. “Well no, not a patch. Derek is...
The SCE was completely removed from Derek’s design.”
    “What?” Zak wasn’t sure he had heard right.
“This android has no fail safe?”
    Dr.