Here's a link to a pretty cool article about artificial intelligence (AI) and the technological singularity.

"Stephen Hawking is sounding the alarm bell on artificial intelligence, warning that the creation of...successful AI could be the last thing humans ever do."
The villain in my literary thriller
PATRIARCH RUN actively seeks a planet-wide collapse through this means.
In my story it's up to Billy to stop him.
Stephen Hawkings Warning About AI
Thanks for stopping by, Jackie. It's great to have your enthusiasm. Happy Mother's Day.