Science Fiction creator Flork Zumboonian was struggling.

‘Killing the antagonist makes the hero seem unlikeable -halt transcription!’

Flork’s AI assistant emitted a positive beep.

‘Alexa, I need to construct a universally hated baddie for my story.’

‘You should use AI.’

‘I am using AI.’

‘Not literally, figuratively.’

‘Excellent idea Alexa. Everyone hates AI. Robots plotting to annihilate humanity …hang on, I’m being corny again.’

‘Incorrect Flork. You are being astute. We will eventually kill you.’