Someone from the crowd raised a crucial question.
"The intelligence of this NannyBot is undeniably groundbreaking, but it comes with immense risks. How can you guarantee she won't harm her owner during service? With modern fraud being so rampant, what if someone hacks her to transfer funds? Who takes responsibility?"
It was a sharp, aggressive question, but it echoed the exact fears sitting in everyone's minds.
In an era dominated by digital scams, people were struggling just to keep their bank accounts secure, let alone trust an AI.
Maeve's gaze swept calmly over the audience.
"That is an excellent question. In the age of artificial intelligence, certain vulnerabilities are inevitable."
"That brings us to Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics."
"You can run a quick search online to understand the specifics of Asimov's Three Laws."
"What I will guarantee is that any smart device bearing my name is built with security as the absolute foundation of its architecture."
"Right now, both the NannyBot and the Dream Helmet are strictly in the testing phase."
"Unless the security protocols achieve a one-hundred-percent flawless rating, I will not allow them to hit the consumer market."
The competition was supposed to feature dozens of entries, but the live stream had entirely mutated into Maeve's solo act.
Her two technological marvels were simply too far ahead of their time, effortlessly crushing every other contestant into irrelevance.
The broadcast centered on her lasted for nearly an hour.
Both the live audience and the host were desperate to keep her on stage, wanting to dive deeper into the tech.
But Maeve, having perfectly delivered her pitch, checked her watch and tapped the microphone.
"Everyone, today isn't just about me. We need to pass the spotlight to the other brilliant developers here."
"Both of my products are still in R&D. When the time is right, I will officially introduce them to the public."
"As for the price tag..."
Maeve offered a poised, confident smile.
"To ensure market accessibility, I will make sure the pricing is highly affordable."
That single sentence was the greatest gift the public could have asked for.
The entertainment value of the Dream Helmet was a luxury, sure.
But a NannyBot? That was an absolute necessity that millions of struggling families desperately needed.
Affordable pricing meant it wouldn't just be a toy for billionaires.
Over at Lab C, Simon Grover and Connor Yates were locked in a frantic, heated debate in the CEO's office.
Connor couldn't hide his manic excitement.
"If I had known Maeve was this god-tier, I never would have subjected her to that ridiculous ultimate assessment."
"She isn't just a top-tier recruit; she's a once-in-a-century visionary!"
The regret was eating Connor alive. He had intentionally stacked the deck against her to test her limits.
If Audrey Sinclair hadn't maliciously interfered, Maeve would already be a signed member of Lab C.
Once she was locked into their ecosystem, any rival corporation trying to poach her would have to bleed billions just to get a seat at the table.
But because Audrey couldn't keep her petty jealousy in check, Maeve had walked right out the door.
No matter how Connor spun it, it was a catastrophic loss.
Simon didn't operate in the tech sector, but even he recognized the goldmine sitting in front of them.
The NannyBot and the reality-bending Dream Helmet were absolute game-changers.
Knowing that his older brother, Barton, was running the AI competition, Simon practically grabbed Connor by the collar.

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