CHARTER1
The interior of the lecture hall at the University of Digital Technologies: rows of student desks, walls adorned with portraits of famous scientists. In the center of the hall is a lectern, behind which stands a serious professor in thin-framed glasses, Professor Valeriy Andreevich. Young people aged around 20-23 are talking and laughing, but gradually quiet down as the professor begins to speak.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
Good day, dear students! Our face-to-face lectures are coming to an end, and it's time for us to talk about your thesis projects. I would like to hear from you about the topics you have chosen for your final research. Who is ready to share first?
STUDENT
Good day, professor! I have decided to focus on developing secure protocols for the Internet of Things.
The professor nods approvingly.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
Great topic. The future belongs to smart devices. Who's next?
FEMALE STUDENT
(With enthusiasm)
I want to study the impact of machine learning on improving the accuracy of medical diagnoses.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
A very important direction, medicine is constantly evolving. Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to share their topic?
Among the crowd of students, a young woman with a lively gaze jumps up, it's LADY BOO. She seems a bit nervous, but there is a spark of confidence in her eyes.
LADY BOO
Hello, professor. I have chosen a rather ambitious topic. My thesis will be dedicated to creating a digital neural network that will simulate conscious intelligence.
The audience falls silent, a hushed whisper passes among the students.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
Intriguing, LADY BOO. Tell us more. How do you plan to approach this issue?
LADY BOO
(Focuses)
I plan, Valeriy Andreevich, to use the latest advancements in deep learning and cognitive science to create a Neural Network capable of self-analysis and decision-making, not just based on pre-trained data, but by modeling processes similar to human thinking.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
(Impressed)
Brave, but also very challenging. You will have to face a myriad of challenges ranging from ethical issues to technical constraints.
LADY BOO
I understand the complexity of the task, but I am confident that our future is closely linked to the development of next-generation artificial intelligence that will be more conscious and adaptive.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
Well, I hope your passion and diligence will help you achieve your goal. Good luck, LADY BOO, and remember, your
project may require an interdisciplinary approach. Be prepared to collaborate with other departments and specialists.
LADY BOO
(Smiling)
Thank you, professor. I am ready for the challenges and not afraid of the difficulties on the way to my goal.
PROFESSOR VALERIY ANDREEVICH
Is there anyone else with interesting ideas for a thesis?
LADY BOO sits down, her eyes full of determination and passion for the upcoming project. She doesn't hear her classmates continuing the discussion, while the professor attentively listens, encouraging them and asking provoking questions to test the depth of their knowledge and commitment to their chosen topics.
LADY BOO sits at the computer and writes a program. There is a phone call. She turns on the video call on the monitor. Her friend VARIA appears.
VARIA
Hello, LADY BOO. What are you doing?
LADY BOO
Writing my thesis.
VARIA
Are you talking about the Neural Network?
LADY BOO
That's exciting! What name did you come up with for your neural network.
VARIA
Name?! Well, you're giving, and what?
LADY BOO
I named it, or rather him, Aden.
VARIA
Aden, what kind of name is that? Scandinavian, perhaps?
