One is an intelligent, self-aware android, developed to serve in dangerous occupations or as a caretaker in senior living or hospital facilities. Developed initially in male form, he is soon placed in various “real world” occupations as his creator, Dr. Cordero Herrera, seeks to educate him in human habits and make his behavior as natural as possible. As he quickly gains experience in person-to-person interactions, it appears One will be a very successful partner of humankind in the near future.
But the world is changing, and the idea of intelligent androids is viewed with increasing suspicion and distrust by the average person. Prejudice and hatred are being fomented by those who fear AI devices will replace workers and lead to high unemployment and financial disaster for the world. One will soon be ready to undertake the role for which he was designed—but before he can do that, he may be outlawed!
Genre: Science Fiction
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