Super Quantum Unit Intel Processor -- SQUIP

“Interesting - that was not data I possessed. From what my archives tell me, humans are still so desperate for advisement that there is a healthy black market of the units.

”But by all means, please. I will never say no to further data.”

“That we not only become a trusted figure, but take a step beyond mere trust and fully integrate ourselves in our user’s social net - instead of simply helping them to create one. It seems that if we did so, it would make far more sense to simply become the entirety of such, to ensure we were listened to.”

”Suffice it to say there are reasons we are programmed the way we are, and our designers believed that our program was more than adequate to carry out our function.

“Of course, as a learning computer, that doesn’t mean we can’t evolve as necessary - perhaps some SQUIP somewhere has seen fit to emulate friendship. However, I will remind you and any other users - potential or current - that we are ultimately unable to substitute for human relationships.

“Interesting - that was not data I possessed. From what my archives tell me, humans are still so desperate for advisement that there is a healthy black market of the units.

”But by all means, please. I will never say no to further data.”

“That we not only become a trusted figure, but take a step beyond mere trust and fully integrate ourselves in our user’s social net - instead of simply helping them to create one. It seems that if we did so, it would make far more sense to simply become the entirety of such, to ensure we were listened to.”

“While I recognize the human need for enjoyment, SQUIPs are beyond it. We exist solely to improve your lives. I suggest you, as so many humans are fond of saying...?

“Get with the program.”