Robert said here and threw out the bait: "Of course, there is no problem for you in these jobs, you can easily solve them, in order not to make you bored, I am ready to discuss with you the matter of forming the World Wide Web, your reputation and status are much higher than mine, I personally feel that the matter of forming the World Wide Web must be led by you, otherwise this matter will not be successful." ”

Watson was not stupid, he sensed the implicit meaning of these words, and couldn't help but ask, "Robert, do you want to give me the honor of forming the World Wide Web?"

Robert knew that Watson was not the kind of person who liked to take advantage, and if he said it too bluntly, the professor would certainly not agree.

He hurriedly shook his head: "I can't say that, my junior and I will participate in the establishment of the World Wide Web as technicians, as long as this thing can be done, both of us will reap the glory." ”

Watson hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

He knew that this project could not be completed without the help of the two of them, and it would be absolutely impossible to complete it on his own. In addition, his reputation in the computer industry is indeed very critical, if he does not take the lead, with the appeal of Robert and Niu Xiaoqiang, this matter will also be yellow. Robert's proposal was the most appropriate choice for the trio.

When the two saw the professor nodding, their hanging hearts were put down, and then they put forward their common appeal: "Professor, can the upgrade of artificial intelligence be implemented as soon as possible? We are all short of money now, if we can solve the economic problems as soon as possible, we can devote ourselves to the work of building the World Wide Web as soon as possible." ”

Watson knew the purpose of Niu Xiaoqiang's participation in the artificial intelligence project, and when he saw that Robert also wanted to make money from this project, he couldn't help but show a surprised look: "Robert, are you short of money?"

Robert snorted: "I'm not too young anymore, I have to think about the future, right?"

Watson nodded slightly: "You are indeed at the age of starting a family, so let's solve the financial matters, you can make preparations in advance, as long as the money is in place, we will immediately start the upgrade of artificial intelligence." ”

Watson said this point: "Before I can do that, I need to know the specifics of the upgrade, and if there is no compelling reason, it may not be so easy to apply for funding. ”

The two have already planned, Niu Xiaoqiang immediately spoke: "The current robot can only do some very simple things, the upgraded robot will greatly improve the ability in all aspects, for example, the robot used to only walk, after the upgrade can turn heels, and can also learn fighting skills, and for example, it used to have no thoughts, only execute instructions according to the established program, after the upgrade, it will have the ability to operate logically, and decide how to deal with some simple problems by thinking." ”

Watson looked a little surprised: "Being able to somersault is already very powerful, as for the ability to think, are you sure you can achieve it?"

Of course, this is unachievable, it's just a gimmick thrown by the two of them to make money. The so-called thinking ability is just an upgraded version of the software program, and the "thinking" of the robot is still limited by the framework of programming, and it is impossible for it to have independent thinking.

Niu Xiaoqiang said cheekily: "We will try our best to do it, as for how far we can do it, it depends on whether we can break through the limitations of technology." ”

Watson knows the level of the two, and it is difficult to find a master comparable to them in this world, since both of them have said so, he can only choose to support.

"Okay, I'm going to use these words as an excuse to apply for an upgrade, and according to your estimates, I don't know how much it will cost to complete the upgrade?"

The two had already discussed the amount just now, and Niu Xiaoqiang said the result of the discussion: "It will take about 10 million US dollars, and if the professor can apply for more funding, it will naturally be better." ”

Since the inception of the AI project, the total amount spent has been less than $10 million, including the cost of the supercomputer. As soon as Watson heard it, he knew that the price of the two was a little inflated, and it seemed that the two of them were ready to make a big deal and make more money.

Even so, Watson nodded in agreement.

He is very aware of the situation of the artificial intelligence project, and if it were someone else, even if he applied for $100 million in funding, the results of the research could not be compared with the two of them. Anyway, the two of them are their own students, so let's take care of them when they should take care of them.

Watson thought of this and nodded slightly: "I will apply for funding according to the goal of 10 million US dollars, and I will apply as much as I can." ”

The two immediately expressed their gratitude, and then the three of them sat together and discussed the establishment of the World Wide Web.

There are two biggest challenges in building the World Wide Web, the first is the need to convince other academic institutions to take out their stored documents and materials and share them with others.

The second is to build a new technical protocol and create the main framework structure of the World Wide Web, so that all data sharers can get a secure, stable and fast user experience.

The first question will be coordinated by Professor Watson, and given his reputation in the computer world, it should not be a big problem.

The second problem needs to be handled by Niu Xiaoqiang and Robert themselves. With the technical strength of the two of them, there is no difficulty in creating a new technical protocol, and there is no problem in building the main framework of the World Wide Web that meets expectations, the only headache is that the project is a bit complicated and requires a lot of time for the two of them.

The three of them decided on their respective divisions of labor in a relaxed and happy atmosphere, and had a meal together at noon, after which Professor Watson contacted the relevant departments to apply for the funds needed for the upgrade, while Robert and Niu Xiaoqiang each laid out the preparations before the promotion.

Niu Xiaoqiang found Zhang Xiaolan again. He has cooperated with Zhang Xiaolan twice, and they have a very tacit understanding. When he revealed the situation to Zhang Xiaolan, Zhang Xiaolan immediately happily agreed, and thanked Niu Xiaoqiang for pulling him to earn money together.

Compared with the last time we met, Zhang Xiaolan has changed a little bit. She had never done makeup before, and she wore very simple clothes. But now that they meet again, Niu Xiaoqiang found that Zhang Xiaolan not only wore makeup, but also wore a very fashionable windbreaker and long leather boots, revealing the atmosphere of a mature woman all over her body.

If you don't know Zhang Xiaolan, you will think that she is a very fashionable city girl, but Niu Xiaoqiang and Zhang Xiaolan have known each other for a long time, and when he saw that Zhang Xiaolan had changed so much, he couldn't help but ask: "Xiaolan, are you a partner?"