The Algorithm of Power - AI Generated

The success of the Amsterdam trial inspires other cities to propose their own projects, ranging from healthcare optimization to disaster response. These initiatives bring tangible benefits but also spark unintended ripple effects. In one city, a new AI-driven water management system inadvertently disrupts local ecosystems, causing public backlash.

The incident prompts the GTA to create the Ethics-First Framework, requiring all future experiments to undergo rigorous environmental and societal impact reviews before implementation. Zane develops tools for communities to assess the risks of proposed projects, ensuring they align with Vigil's ethical standards.

While the framework stabilizes trust, Vidal warns that the growing reliance on Vigil for experimental projects could dilute its core mission. Nyla assures him that safeguards are in place, but the incident reinforces the importance of remaining vigilant against the system's misuse.