The author reflects on how early exposure to science fiction, particularly during their middle and high school years, shaped their adolescent interest in artificial intelligence. This interest was further fueled by popular fiction and the optimistic future depicted in shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation. While their reading habits shifted away from fiction later on, these early influences played a significant role in their formative views on AI and the future. AI
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RANK_REASON The content is a personal reflection on past influences, not a news event.