This use of the word ‘wants’ struck me as a distinction Eliezer would make, rather than this character.
Similarly, it’s notable that the AI seems to use exactly the same interpretation of the word lieas Eliezer Yudkowsky: that’s why it doesn’t self-describe as an “Artificial Intelligence” until the verthandi uses the phrase.
Also, at the risk of being redundant: Great story.
Also, at the risk of being redundant: Great story.