Chapter 518: An Outsider to the Cyber ​​World

Times have changed.
The internet, a double-edged sword, while bringing convenience, has also amplified the power of rumors and incitement.
The Gallic president, intending to use a decisive and forceful approach, backfired, earning him the label of "tyrant" and fueling even greater public resentment.
"To put it bluntly, that massive turnout of five million people was forced upon us by his ban on our platform.
Even some centrists who initially supported reform completely sided with him because of this."
For Su Hao, this was naturally a good thing.
But for some reason, a subtle ripple stirred within him.
Regardless, the social media platform Fang Huan invested in was undeniably one of the triggers for the chaos in Gallicia.
But business, by its very nature, is a war without gunfire.
"So, the pension reform in Gaul is completely ruined?"
"Ruined, utterly ruined.
After this, for the next few decades, no Gaul politician will dare touch the 'pension' nuclear bomb.
Anyone who dares to mention 'pension reform' again will be led to the guillotine by an angry mob.
This mess is unsolvable."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt fortunate to be born in this country, with Fang Huan Investment and a genius like Su Hao at the helm.
"Oh, right, Chairman Su." At this moment, Li Huilin walked over carrying a thick stack of documents.
"Close AI Company, as per your instructions, has launched an enterprise-level AI development project.
They sent over a huge pile of technical documents, which we need to discuss and confirm in detail."
The documents were as thick as a dictionary.
"They're all AI jargon; frankly, I don't understand a single word."
Liang Haiyuan craned his neck to take a look, clicking his tongue in astonishment.
Su Hao glanced at the dense array of technical jargon and felt utterly overwhelmed.
He was a formidable force in the financial markets, but completely clueless about AI—a veritable novice in the cyber world.
"Well… how about I hand this over to the strategic planning department and have them handle the coordination?" Li Huilin tentatively asked.
The moment she finished speaking, that familiar, almost mystical intuition flashed through Su Hao's mind!
Yes, the investment decision had been made, the money had been poured in.
Was he, an outsider, really supposed to be meddling in the remaining technical details?
“Okay, that’s settled.” Su Hao nodded, pushing the stack of documents back.
“Tell Close AI that all subsequent technical details and project progress should be handled directly with our group’s strategy department. Let them get started.”
“Okay, I’ll pass it on right away.”
This approach sounds like he’s washing his hands of the business, outsourcing all the troublesome tasks.
But Su Hao’s intuition clearly told him: professional matters should be left to professionals.
His job is to provide direction and supplies; how to fire the cannons and how to conquer the city is the group and strategy department’s job.
After all, you train an army for a thousand days to use it for one.
***
Fanghuan Group, Chairman’s Office.
Huang Fengwen's eyelids twitched as he looked at the report submitted by the Strategy Department.
The report's cover bore several bold, flamboyant characters:
【Project Prometheus】
Just hearing the name gave off an ominous feeling that something big was about to happen.
“This… is what Su Hao is planning?” he asked in a deep voice.
“Yes, Chairman,” the Strategy Department Director replied, his voice laced with suppressed excitement.
“Based on Chairman Su’s initial vision, we collaborated with Close AI to develop this plan.
Simply put, our goal is to develop an enterprise-grade AI whose performance will far surpass all similar products currently on the market, such as ChatX.
Our ultimate aim is to make this AI an indispensable core component of all future industries, permeating every corner like water and electricity.”
“This was specially arranged by Su Hao? What does he want to do?” Huang Fengwen still couldn't figure it out.
"Because this is just the first step!" The Director of Strategy's eyes gleamed.
"Once our AI, with its superior performance, is deployed across all subsidiaries within the group, creating a powerful competitive advantage;
then, we'll attract other companies to join on a large scale, forming an ecosystem barrier.
Chairman, imagine if that day truly arrives—the entire world's industrial landscape will be controlled by our AI!"
"…!"
AI controlling all industries?
Just hearing those words sent chills down Huang Fengwen's spine.
"That's not all!
As our AI technology iterates, and as our 'brain' is embedded in the core systems of the vast majority of industries, we can naturally move into the next stage—the software operating system."
"Operating system?"
"Yes! Chairman, look at the PC era today, whose world is it?
It's 'Microsoft'! Its operating system is the foundation of all software, the 'land' of the information age!
And the ultimate goal of our 'Prometheus Project' is to replace 'Microsoft' with our AI!
To create a completely new system, led by our Fanghuan Investment—'Fanghuan OS'!"
"!!!"
Huang Fengwen's pupils contracted to their maximum at this moment!
He finally understood!
He finally understood the terrifying scheme hidden behind Su Hao's seemingly casual investment!
Microsoft!
Once GPT's AI capabilities evolve to the point where they can cover all industrial applications, and even replace the underlying operating system, then the behemoth that is "Microsoft" will become no longer indispensable overnight!
The technological giant hailed as "too big to fail," the software empire considered absolutely irreplaceable, will have its foundations utterly overturned by the wave of artificial intelligence!
This is more than a snake trying to swallow an elephant; it's like using a newborn eel to pry up the entire planet!
"...So, Su Hao's target from the very beginning was Microsoft?
He launched this 'Prometheus Project' just to overturn Microsoft's table?"
"Yes, Chairman," the director replied respectfully.
"Chairman Su's instructions are clear: he's responsible for getting the money in place, setting the stage, and acquiring the most crucial spark (Close AI).
The rest is our task—
to execute this plan perfectly."
Huang Fengwen swallowed hard.
That's Microsoft!
A living fossil of the tech world, the epitome of "too big to fail"!
That kid Su Hao casually tossed him an epic mission: "End Microsoft's dominance!"
This burden was so heavy he felt his shoulders creaking.
But an unprecedented surge of pride also welled up within him!
That kid Su Hao practically gave him the best gear, maxed out his god-tier buffs!
Unlimited supplies, detailed strategies for the final boss—all crammed into his hands…
Thinking of this, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in Huang Fengwen's eyes!
"They're armed to this extent! If I don't charge in and rip the final boss's head off,
what's the point of being the guild leader of 'Triple One Guild'?!"