In this novel, the AI comes in the form of a rogue (and selfish) mail server that only wants to ensure it’s own growth and existence. This book is based on quite an interesting premise, a small twist on the AI apocalypse that has been done many times in years past, and will continue to repeat in years to come. I found myself reading with a sense of awe, and read it way too late into the night.Avogadro Corp by William Hertling is proof that I intend to review books of all kinds here - not just the 5/5s. 'An alarming and jaw-dropping tale about how something as innocuous as email can subvert an entire organization. And like all good techno-thrillers, the reality of AI is less than ideal.' 'A fascinating look at how simple and benign advancements in technology could lead to the surprise arrival of the first AI. Brad Feld, managing director Foundry Group, cofounder TechStars It's a problem for them, but not for the emergent] machines.' Avogadro Corp describes issues, in solid technical detail, that we are dealing with today that will impact us by 2015, if not sooner.

In the vein of Daniel Suarez's Daemon and Freedom(TM), William's book shows that science fiction is becoming science fact. 'A tremendous book that every single person needs to read. Gifford Pinchot III, founder Bainbridge Graduate Institute, author THE INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION Don't start without the time to finish - it won't let you go.' 'Highly entertaining, gripping, thought inspiring. Leon and his companions must race against time and the military to find a way to either befriend or eliminate the virus race and restore the world's computer infrastructure. Some may be friendly to humans, but others are not. The virus continues to evolve, developing intelligence, communication, and finally an entire civilization. Billions may die.īut evolution never stops.

Everything from cars to payment systems and, of course, computers and smart phones stop functioning, and with them go essential functions including emergency services, transportation, and the food supply. The evolutionary virus Leon creates, based on biological principles, is successful - too successful. Leon Tsarev is a high school student set on getting into a great college program, until his uncle, a member of the Russian mob, coerces him into developing a new computer virus for the mob's botnet - the slave army of computers they used to commit digital crimes.

Ai apocalypse by william hertling