Book description
As the concept of intelligent fighting machines developed, the Bolo division of General Motors started working on tank designs that incorporated awareness and intelligence within the development of their tactical tanks.
With each new generation, these awesome fighting machines become more self-aware, with capabilities not only matching their human controllers,…
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1 author picked Bolo as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This was the first book I read that brought the concept of artificial intelligence to my attention. The staggering amount of property damage that these massive war machines are capable of redefined my understanding of battlefield carnage. Laumer’s insightful portrayal of what AI can be still holds up today. I really like the way these machines are imagined; they are so very human.
From Justin's list on The best science fiction books showcasing future war scenarios.
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