The XTN-003 robot was a safety robot designed by Chen Chen based on the advantages of various mechanical bodies in several movies such as Terminator, Elysium, and I, Robot, in addition to Project Xingtian.
The structure of this robot was almost identical to that of a human being. It stood on two feet, could run and jump, and was far more flexible than ordinary people. It could perform many tasks that humans could not do.
Still, at the end of the day, no matter how complex the body of a robot was, to the national level, it was just a spare part that could be replicated at any time. None of this was valuable. The real value was its source code and core algorithm.
It was the emergence of the source code that allowed this robot to move like a human. For example, the body of a robot was equivalent to the body of a human, and the core algorithm and source code were the consciousness and soul of a human.
However, to date, the highest level of AI developed by humans was limited to the four-legged Boston mechanical dog, which almost had the flexibility and intelligence of a four-legged animal.
Although there were bipedal robots, most of them were at the stage of learning how to walk and were still a long way from a normal person, let alone the XTN-003 robot.
"That's impossible."
At this time, looking at the last row of requirements on the list, Chen Chen shook his head and looked directly at the old man in front of him. "Everything else is negotiable, even if you want the 'directional aiming system' or 'digital barrier system', these technologies are all negotiable, but the source code of XTN-003 is not for sale. After all, it involves the core algorithm, this is related to the foundation of Blacklight Biotechnology. It's like nuclear weapons, if someone asked you to buy a nuclear warhead, would you sell it?"
"That's not how you put it."
However, before the old man said anything, a middle-aged man opposite Chen Chen suddenly said, "If the organization needs it, we should stand up and sacrifice ourselves for the greater good. For the Central Continent, no matter how small it is, it's still a big deal. If everyone is as calculative as you, how is the development of the Central Continent going to continue?"
Chen Chen ignored the aggressive middle-aged man and looked at the old man. "Is this what you want as well?"
"This is what the higher-ups want."
The old man nodded and said earnestly, "Little Chen, don't take it to heart. I hope you can think this through. The Mainland is buying your company's robots to prevent war. They can effectively reduce casualties, but robots can't be relied on. In the event of a war, what should we do if the robots all turn against us because of a backdoor program?"
"Only by mastering the core algorithm and source code can we use it without worry …"
Hearing this reason, Chen Chen could not help frowning.
Most people might not understand why the higher-ups were so obsessed with the robot's source code, but Chen Chen understood.
Just like the Android system and the Apple system, although the Apple system was easy to use, some countries' personnel were not allowed to use it because no one knew if it would leak the secrets in the phone. Although the probability was very small, as long as the probability existed, no one could bear the responsibility.
On the other hand, the Android system was different. Because Android was open source, its source code was directly published. Anyone could modify and improve it to form their own unique characteristics. Therefore, almost all the mobile phone manufacturers in the world were using the Android system.
Although Chen Chen understood this logic, this was not the reason he agreed to sell the source code. After all, the real value of a robot was the source code. If he sold it to the Mainland, then the Mainland would be able to mass-produce the XTN-003 robot without limit.
Not only could they mass-produce the XTN-003, but they could also modify it themselves to produce XTN-004, XTN-005, and even XTN-999. When the time came, they would not get a single bite of the cake and it would all be given to others.
Thinking of this, Chen Chen could not help but smile. "Secretary Wu, of course I understand what you mean. In that case, wouldn't it be better if you don't include the XTN-003 robot in the military? In addition to the military version, we have police and civilian versions. They can be used to build houses, mine, clean high-rise windows, and even be used as drivers. "
"But if we don't have a robot army, if we go to war with other continents, are we supposed to let our soldiers charge with their flesh and blood against the XTN-003?"
The middle-aged man asked again, "Do you know how many people will die if you do that?"
At this point, Chen Chen finally turned his head. He looked at the man with a look of concern for the mentally retarded. "You're a senior to be able to sit here. How can you speak like an idiot? You want to enjoy the convenience of robots but don't want to bear the risk? "
"Then you shouldn't have come to me. You should go to your own technical department and develop a robot yourself. Isn't that better?"
"You..."
Hearing Chen Chen's words, the man suddenly slammed the table and jumped to his feet. "How can you scold me!"
"Alright, Little Kong, sit down!"
Seeing this, the old man quickly shouted. When the middle-aged man sat back down reluctantly, the old man looked at Chen Chen sternly.
"Little Chen, what you're saying is unrealistic. If the Mainland can develop a robot similar to the XTN-003, we wouldn't have come to you. In fact, the technical department has analyzed that even the Northern American Continent can't produce this robot. Its algorithm is at least five years ahead of the AI world, so please be sure to sell it to us. The price is negotiable."
Hearing this, Chen Chen spread his hands. "Very well, then there's nothing to talk about. I'd like to see how the Mainland plans to force me to sell the source code!"
With that, Chen Chen did not waste any more time. He stood up and walked out of the conference room.
Everyone in the conference room was dumbfounded.
Seeing that Chen Chen was about to leave the conference room, the old man quickly stood up and stopped Chen Chen with a wry smile. The branch director also came up and smiled apologetically. "Mr. Chen, please don't be impulsive, we can talk more..."
Chen Chen stopped in his tracks.
In fact, most people knew that the government's attitude toward Blacklight Biotechnology was that they would rather be on good terms than bad terms. If Blacklight Biotechnology was just an ordinary company under the jurisdiction of the Mainland, of course, the government could decide its fate with a single word.
However, this was not the case for Blacklight Biotechnology. Although they did not want to admit it, Blacklight Biotechnology had long surpassed the control of the Mainland and monopolized hundreds of billions of funds. It had enormous power even in the Earth Federation.
Although the headquarters of Blacklight Biotechnology was in the Mainland, the development center was not here. Even if they were to openly declare war, the result would only be that other countries would benefit from it and Blacklight Biotechnology would shift its development focus.
At this time, the old man also tried to persuade Chen Chen. "Little Chen, don't be angry. If you really don't want to sell the source code, then we can come up with a new strategy."
"Yes, yes!"
In the conference room, many people stood up and echoed.
However, at this time, Chen Chen could not be bothered with this group of people. He just said, "In short, the source code is definitely out. If it is sold to the Mainland, then the XTN-003 is considered useless. The other continents will not buy this kind of robot whose source code is in the hands of others. I hope you can understand."
"Sigh, although it's regrettable, there's no other way."
The old man nodded and said regretfully, "In that case, let's talk about other technologies. You mentioned the 'directional aiming system', 'digital barrier system', 'long-range environmental sensing system', 'Coriolis effect simulation system', and the latest 'new rifle' system. You'll have to give us a big discount on these!"
Listening to the long list of names that came out of the old man's mouth, Chen Chen was speechless. Obviously, the other party had already prepared for this and was waiting for him here.
...
Half an hour later, after Chen Chen had no choice but to promise a big discount, the other party was satisfied and let Chen Chen go.
After leaving the entrance of the FBI, Chen Chen put away his pained expression.
Obviously, the so-called purchase of the XTN-003 source code was a very common negotiation tactic.
For the old man, for the time being, it would be best if the source code could be bought. Even if it could not be bought, it would be a certain advantage in the upcoming negotiations.
Moreover, Chen Chen had long noticed that the middle-aged man and the old man were just playing the good cop and the bad cop. The old man might not be so reasonable in reality and the middle-aged man was certainly not such an idiot in reality.
Life was like a drama, it all depended on acting skills. Most people thought that Chen Chen was on the first level, but in fact, Chen Chen was on the fifth level.
Chen Chen's final pained expression was also for the other party to see. The other party also knew that Chen Chen's pained expression was also faked. It was as if the other party knew that Chen Chen was playing the good cop and the bad cop.
Everyone was playing their role in their respective posts, it was just that there was no need to expose them.
After leaving the FBI, Chen Chen's parents were no longer here, so he simply left Handu and took the train to Shangdu.
The speed of the train was extremely fast. It only took six hours to cross three thousand kilometers, from the central part of Mainland China to the southern part.
After arriving here, Chen Chen first took the time to visit the headquarters. At this time, the headquarters of the Blacklight Biotechnology Group had been moved to a 50-story building newly built by the company.
From the outside, this building looked very ordinary. Most people would find it hard to believe that the famous Blacklight Biotechnology headquarters would be located in such a deserted building.
After all, the headquarters building could be said to be the face of various group companies. Everyone wanted to look good for themselves. For example, Tencent, Ali, Jingdong, and even Pinduoduo. Their buildings were exquisitely renovated and could be used as landmarks.
However, this was also a normal phenomenon. After all, although the headquarters of Blacklight Biotechnology was located in Mainland China, in reality, everyone in the world knew that the real center of Blacklight Biotechnology was still in the African Continent. The headquarters in Mainland China at most existed as a transit station to convey information.
Chen Chen stood at the door for a while. He first turned off the communication device with Little X, then walked into the building.
As Chen Chen looked up, he saw that the hall on the first floor was very large. The decoration style was also in line with the high-tech nature of Blacklight Biotechnology. Although simple, it looked very futuristic.
However, the only fly in the ointment was that the entire building could be described as very deserted. Apart from an attendant at the front desk who had her head down and was playing with her phone, there was no one in the entire hall.
Chen Chen looked around and saw that the general manager's office was not marked, so he went to the front desk.
At this time, the attendant at the front desk seemed to hear footsteps. She looked up with some confusion. When she saw Chen Chen, she quickly put away her phone and at the same time, put on a professional fake smile. "Sir, how may I help you?"
"I'm looking for Xia Yin."
Chen Chen said, "Just tell me which office she's in."
"Ah, you're looking for CEO Xia?"
The attendant glanced at Chen Chen doubtfully. "Do you have an appointment? If you don't, I'm afraid I can't help you. "
"No, but you can give her a call and just say that Chen Chen is looking for her."
Chen Chen said with a smile.
"Chen Chen?"
The attendant's eyes suddenly widened. She carefully stared at Chen Chen for a moment and finally asked with a look of disbelief and a trembling voice, "You, you're Chairman Chen?"
"That's me."
Chen Chen nodded. Seeing that the other party still maintained a blank expression, he could only lower his head and look at the information placed on the front desk.
It showed that the general manager's office was located on the top floor of the 50th floor.
"I didn't expect Xia Yin to have the same preferences as me..."
Chen Chen muttered, then ignored the attendant and walked directly in the direction of the elevator.
"Ah..."
At this point, the attendant finally came back to her senses. She looked at Chen Chen's back and suddenly shivered. "Chairman Chen, the general manager's office is..."
"I already know."
Chen Chen did not look back and directly walked into the elevator.
It was not until the elevator closed and began to rise that Chen Chen frowned.
To be honest, he was not satisfied with the standards of the staff at headquarters. Although this was also his first time here, there was no escaping the label of incompetence.
Soon, the elevator reached the top. As the elevator door opened with a "ding", Chen Chen immediately saw two women dressed in office lady attire and secretary attire frantically tidying up their desks.
When they saw Chen Chen, they quickly stopped what they were doing, stood up at the same time, and bowed. "Hello, Chairman Chen!"
One of the quick-witted women suddenly stepped forward. She intentionally or unintentionally blocked the other woman and smiled at Chen Chen like a flower. "Chairman Chen, this is your first time here. I'm afraid you don't know where your office is. Shall I take you there?"
"There's no need."
Chen Chen pushed her away and looked at the door next to the two secretaries. "I'm not looking for the office. I'm looking for Xia Yin."
With that, he did not wait for the two women to say anything else and walked toward the office marked as the general manager.
However, before he reached it, the door of the office suddenly opened. Xia Yin appeared behind the door in a professional attire. There was a hint of surprise in her eyes when she looked at Chen Chen, but there was also a hint of confusion.
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