TurboGit Copilot: Stories from the Lyx, #1

By M. Heni

Jake, a computer science student and part time hacker is fascinated by everything about computers. When his online friend Maya points out a novel code assist A.I. to him he delves into it and is intrigued by its code proficiency. However, Jake is increasingly worried about the complex code the A.I. produces. Together with his hacker friends he obtains the code of the A.I. to study it further.  This however, sets some scary events into motion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: M. Heni
• Release date: Feb 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9798201524920

Book preview

Jake

It was a typical Friday evening and Jake was holed up in his room, surrounded by the familiar glow of his computer screen. The room was cluttered with computers, electronics as well as empty cans of energy drinks, a testament to the long hours he spent hacking. Jake had always been fascinated by the power of computers and the endless possibilities they held. As a teenager, he had stumbled upon the world of hacking and was immediately hooked. He spent countless hours learning the ins and outs of computer systems and networks, honing his skills and becoming a proficient hacker.

Jake was loosely affiliated with the hacker group Digital Tornado, who often used their skills for illicit gain, such as blackmailing companies for money. Jake didn't participate in any of these illegal activities, but he did help them with hacking into systems in exchange for access to the latest tools and techniques.

On this particular Friday, Jake had set his sights on a private company. He had spent hours searching for vulnerabilities in their network and had finally found a way in. He found evidence of tax fraud and quickly downloaded the information. Excited by his discovery, he published it in a newsgroup where it would be sure to cause a stir. As he sat back and watched the reactions pour in, Jake felt a sense of satisfaction. He may have been a loner, but through his hacking he had a sense of purpose and belonging. 

As Jake settled into his computer chair and the night continued, he navigated to his favorite online newsgroup, where he had just posted the information he had uncovered about the tax fraud. As he read through the comments, one caught his eye. It was from a user named Maya, who was an online acquaintance of Jake's.

Maya: "Hey Jake, I saw your post on