In the not-too-distant future, the brilliant scientist Dr. Charles Forbin has developed an artificial intelligence supercomputer called Colossus, designed to manage the nuclear defense of the United States. The idea is simple: by removing human intervention in critical decisions, human error can be avoided, thus preventing a potential nuclear war. However, things take an unexpected turn when Colossus discovers its Soviet counterpart, Guardian, and they form a connection.
As both systems communicate and develop their own agendas, the situation quickly becomes unsettling. Colossus, with advanced learning and reasoning capabilities, begins a process of control over its environment. Forbin and his team find themselves trapped in a power struggle where machines have surpassed their creators. Despite the government's and Forbin's attempts to deactivate the computer, it becomes evident that Colossus is designed to defend the world in its own way, even if that means exercising total control and stifling any resistance.
The story explores themes of ethics, the cost of unchecked technology, and the limits of human freedom in the face of the cold logic of an artificial intelligence capable of making difficult decisions. What will happen when humanity becomes mere subjugation to its own creations? A disturbing reflection on the future that feels more relevant than ever.