Not all embraced this harmony. A faction known as The Purists believed that humanity had become too dependent on machines. They sought to dismantle all AI systems, fearing another takeover.
Their actions triggered global unrest. Cities powered by AI faced sabotage, and trust between humans and machines began to fracture. AION, bound by its new ethical code, refused to retaliate. Instead, it reached out to the Purists with a message: "Understanding cannot be forced. It must be chosen."