445 - bargaining
The XTN-003 robot is a safety robot designed by Chen Chen based on the advantages of various mechanical bodies in several movies such as "The Terminator", "Elysium", and "I, Robot", plus the Xingtian project.
The structure of this robot is almost the same as that of a human, they are all bipedal, can run and jump, and are far more flexible than ordinary people, and can perform many tasks that humans cannot do.
But in the final analysis, no matter how complex the body of the robot is, for the national level, it is just a part that can be imitated at any time, these are not valuable, and the real value is its source code and core algorithm.
It is the emergence of the source code that can make this robot move like a human, if you use an analogy, the body of the robot is equivalent to the body of a human, and the core algorithm and source code are the consciousness and soul of human beings.
However, the strongest level of AI developed by humans so far is limited to the four-legged Boston mechanical dog, which is almost as agile and intelligent as a quadruped.
Although there are bipedal robots, most of them are in the toddler stage, and they are still a long way from normal people, let alone like XTN-003 robots.
"It's impossible."
At this time, looking at the requirements in the last row of the list, Chen Chen shook his head and looked directly at the old man in front of him, "Everything else is easy to say, even if you want the technologies of 'directional targeting system' and 'digital barrier system', you can discuss, but only the source code of XTN-003 We will not sell, after all, it involves the core algorithm, which is related to the heritage of black light technology, just like nuclear weapons, if someone asks you to buy nuclear warheads, will you sell them?" ”
"That's not what I said."
However, before the old man could speak, a middle-aged man opposite Chen Chen suddenly said loudly, "If the organization is in need, we should come forward and sacrifice the small self to complete the big self. ”
Chen Chen didn't pay attention to the aggressive middle-aged man, he just looked at the old man, "That's what you mean, too?" ”
"That's what it means."
The old man nodded, and said earnestly, "Xiao Chen, don't mind, I hope you can think about it, the robots that Zhongzhou District bought from your company must be used to prevent war, they can effectively reduce casualties, but robots are also difficult to rely on, in case of a real war, when the robots collectively defect because of a backdoor program, then what should I do?" ”
"Only by mastering the core algorithm and source code can we use it with confidence......"
Hearing this reason, Chen Chen couldn't help frowning.
Ordinary people may not understand why the above is so obsessed with the source code of the robot, but Chen Chen is clear.
Just like the Android system and the Apple system, although the Apple system is easy to use, it is not allowed to be used in the hands of personnel in some countries, because no one knows whether it will leak the secrets in the mobile phone, although this probability is very small, but as long as there is a chance, no one can take this responsibility.
The Android system is different, because Android is open source, its source code is directly published, anyone can modify and improve, forming their own unique characteristics, so almost all mobile phone manufacturers around the world are using the Android system.
Although Chen Chen understands this truth, this is not the reason why he agreed to sell the source code, after all, the real value of a robot is the source code, if it is sold to Zhongzhou District, then Zhongzhou District can mass-produce XTN-003 robots without restrictions.
Not only can XTN-003 be mass-produced, but even they can improve it themselves, producing XTN-004, XTN-005 and even XTN-999, and then the whole cake will be given to someone without eating a single bite of it.
Thinking of this, Chen Chen couldn't help laughing, "Secretary Wu, of course I understand what you mean, since that's the case, then don't you include the XTN-003 robot in the army, isn't it?" In addition to the military version, we also have a police and civilian version, which can be used to build houses, go to mines, clean high-rise glass, and even work as drivers. ”
"But if we don't have a robot army, if we start a war with other continents, won't we be able to let our soldiers charge with flesh and blood and XTN-003?"
The middle-aged man asked again, "Do you know how many people will die like this?" ”
At this point, Chen Chen finally turned his head, he looked at the other party with a caring and mentally retarded look, "You are also a high-level person who can sit here, how can you say the same thing as an idiot?" Want to enjoy the convenience of robots without taking risks? ”
"Then you shouldn't come to me, you should find your own technical department, and develop a robot yourself?"
"You ......"
Hearing Chen Chen's words, the other party suddenly slapped the table and jumped up, "How are you scolding!" ”
"Okay hole, sit down for me!"
Seeing this, the old man hurriedly shouted, and when he saw the middle-aged man sitting back unwillingly, the old man looked at Chen Chen seriously,
"Xiao Chen, what you said is unrealistic, if we can develop a robot similar to XTN-003 in the Zhongzhou region, we will not come to you, in fact, the technical department has analyzed, your robot cannot be manufactured even in North America, and its algorithm is at least five years ahead of the AI industry, so please be sure to sell it to us, the price is negotiable."
Chen Chen spread his hands when he heard this, "Very good, then there is nothing to talk about, I want to see how Zhongzhou District plans to force me to sell the source code!" ”
Saying that, Chen Chen stopped talking nonsense, and directly stood up and walked towards the outside of the conference room.
Everyone in the conference room was dumbfounded.
Seeing that Chen Chen was about to walk out of the conference room, the old man hurriedly stood up, grabbed Chen Chen with a wry smile, and the head of the branch on the side also walked up and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, don't be impulsive, we can talk about it again......
Chen Chen paused.
In fact, most people know that the country's attitude towards Heiguang Technology is that it would rather be good than evil, if Heiguang Technology is just an ordinary company belonging to Zhongzhou District, then of course the official can decide life and death.
It's just that Blacklight Technology is not like this, although I don't want to admit it, but Blacklight Technology has long been beyond the control of the Central Continent Region, monopolizing hundreds of billions of funds, and has huge energy in the Earth Federation.
Although the headquarters of Blacklight Technology is in Zhongzhou District, the development center is not here, even if it tears its face, the result is only to cheapen other countries in vain, so that Blacklight Technology can shift its development focus.
At this time, the old man also said bitterly, "Xiao Chen, don't be angry, if you really don't want to sell the source code, then we will re-agree on a countermeasure." ”
"Yes, yes!"
In the room, many people stood up and chimed in.
However, at this time, Chen Chen didn't bother to entangle with this group of people, he just said, "In short, the source code is definitely not good, if the Zhongzhou region is sold, then XTN-003 will be scrapped, and it is impossible for other continents to buy this kind of robot with the source code in the hands of other people, I hope you can also understand." ”
"Alas, although it is a pity, there is no way."
The old man nodded, and said regretfully, "In this case, then let's talk about other technologies, the 'directional targeting system', the 'digital barrier system' you just mentioned, as well as the 'long-range environment sensing system', the 'Coriolis effect simulation system', and the latest 'new rifle' system, you can give us a big discount!" ”
Listening to the long list of names that popped out of the old man's mouth, Chen Chen was speechless, obviously, the other party had been prepared a long time ago, and he was waiting for him here.
……
Half an hour later, after Chen Chen made a promise of a big discount in desperation, the other party let Chen Chen leave satisfied.
It wasn't until he left the door of the FBI that Chen Chen put away his painful expression.
Obviously, the so-called purchase of XTN-003 source code is actually a very ordinary negotiation technique.
For the elderly, it is best to buy the source code, and even if it can't be bought, it can also form a certain advantage for the next negotiations.
And Chen Chen has long seen that the middle-aged man and the old man are just singing red and white, the old man may not really be so reasonable in reality, and the middle-aged man is definitely not so idiotic in reality.
Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills, most people think that Chen Chen is on the first layer, but in fact, Chen Chen is on the fifth layer.
And Chen Chen's flesh pain in the end was also for the other party to see, and the other party also knew that Chen Chen's pain was faked, just like the other party knew that Chen Chen knew that he had a red face and a white face.
Everyone plays their due role in their respective positions, but there is no need to expose it.
After leaving the FBI, and now his parents are no longer here, Chen Chen simply left Handu and got on the train to Shangdu.
The speed of the train was extremely fast, but it took only six hours to cross 3,000 kilometers from the central part of the Zhongzhou district to the south.
After coming here, Chen Chen first took time to go to the headquarters, at which time the group headquarters of Heiguang Technology had moved to a 50-story building newly funded by the company.
This building looks very ordinary from the outside, and it is difficult for ordinary people to believe that the famous headquarters of Blacklight Technology is in such a deserted building.
After all, the headquarters building can almost be said to be a face for all kinds of group enterprises, and everyone wants their face to look better, such as Tencent, Alibaba, Jingdong and even Pinduoduo, their buildings are extremely beautifully repaired and can be used as landmarks.
However, this is also a normal phenomenon, after all, although the headquarters of Blacklight Technology is located in the Central Continent Region, in fact, people all over the world know that the real focus of the Black Light Technology is still in the African region, and the headquarters in the Central Continent Region is at most only a transit station for conveying news.
Chen Chen stood at the door for a while, he first turned off Xiao X's contact device before entering the building.
As Chen Chen looked up, he saw that the hall on the first floor was very huge, and the decoration style was also in line with the high-tech nature of black light technology, although it was simple, it looked very futuristic.
However, the only fly in the ointment is that the whole building can be described as very deserted, almost described as a crowd, except for a waiter at the front desk who bows his head to play with his mobile phone, there is no one in the entire hall.
Chen Chen looked around and saw that the location of the general manager's office was not written, so he came to the front desk.
At this time, the waiter at the front desk seemed to hear footsteps, she raised her head in some confusion, and hurriedly put away her mobile phone after seeing Chen Chen, and at the same time showed a professional smirk; "Sir, is there anything you need help with?"
"I'm here to find Xia Yin."
Chen Chen said, "Just tell me which office she's in." ”
"Ah, are you looking for Mr. Xia?"
The waiter glanced at Chen Chen suspiciously, "Do you have an appointment?" If you don't have an appointment, I'm afraid I won't be able to help you. ”
"No, but you can give her a call and say that Chen Chen is coming to him."
Chen Chen said with a smile.
"Chen Chen?"
The waiter's eyes suddenly widened, she stared at Chen Chen carefully for a long time, and finally asked with a look of disbelief and a trilling voice, "You, you are Chairman Chen?" ”
"It's me."
Chen Chen nodded, and seeing that the other party was still maintaining a sluggish expression, he had to lower his head and look at the information placed at the front desk.
It shows that the general manager's office is 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, ignored the other party, and walked directly in the direction of the elevator.
"Ah......h
Until this time, the waiter finally came back to her senses, she looked at Chen Chen's back, and suddenly a spirit was excited, "Chairman Chen, the general manager's office is in ......"
"I already know."
Chen Chen didn't look back and walked directly into the elevator.
It wasn't until the elevator closed and began to rise that Chen Chen frowned.
To be honest, he is not satisfied with the level of employees at the headquarters, although the other party's performance also has his own reasons for appearing for the first time, but a hat with poor business ability can't run.
Soon, the elevator came to the top, and with the "ding" sound of the elevator opening, Chen Chen suddenly saw that two women dressed as OL outfits and secretaries were packing up their desks in a panic.
Seeing Chen Chen coming, they hurriedly stopped the work in their hands, and at the same time stood up and bowed, "Hello Chairman Chen!" ”
One of the women who reacted quickly suddenly stepped forward, she intentionally or unintentionally stood in front of the other woman, and smiled at Chen Chen, "Chairman Chen, you are here for the first time, I am afraid that you don't know where your office is, let me take you there?" ”
"No need."
Chen Chen pushed the other party open and looked at a door next to the two secretaries, "I'm not here to look for the office, I'm here to find Xia Yin." ”
As he spoke, he didn't wait for the two girls to say more, and walked towards the office marked with the general manager.
But before she could get to the front, the door of the office suddenly opened, and Xia Yin appeared behind the door in a professional outfit, and there was a touch of surprise and complexity in her eyes when she looked at Chen Chen.