This anthology (continuation in a way of the Stories of Mathematical Fantasy – Alexandria, 2018) presents a representative sample of science fiction short stories written about AI from 1899 to the present: 17 stories from classic, well-known, and emerging authors, each with its own vision and perspective regarding the practical, ethical, and philosophical implications of AI's infiltration into our lives.

Thus, beyond the imaginative and enjoyable narratives, a picture emerges of how literature has dealt with this topic over time and how the authors' perceptions have evolved alongside advancements in science.

Nightmares and utopias as an agenda for an unknown tomorrow? The book opens with a pessimistic tale and closes with an optimistic one. It thus reflects the controversial presence of AI in contemporary culture, as it follows with both a glorifying and a self-critical attitude the exponential progress of science and technology, testing its tolerances towards the Other.