Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

by Martha Wells

Are all constructs so illogical? said the Asshole Research Transport with the immense processing capability whose metaphorical hand I had had to hold because it had become emotionally compromised by a fictional media serial.

It will be simple, ART insisted. I’ll assist you. Yes, the giant transport bot is going to help the construct SecUnit pretend to be human. This will go well.

“I know—I mean—I’m sure Rami and Maro were furious. But it’s not like I’m not afraid, so that’s good.” In my feed, ART said, What? I have no idea, I told it.