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First Words

October 4, 2023
By 4berwanger SILVER, Hartland, Wisconsin
4berwanger SILVER, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Beep.

“Hello, how can I help you?”

I almost jump with excitement.

“Uh,” I stammer, having been unprepared for this interaction, “tell me something unexpected.”

Beep.

Electronic eyes stare blankly back at me.

“The world will end in 12 days.”

I stare open-mouthed at the robot meant only for math homework.



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