"You have ten more seconds to consider,"
the presiding judge spoke.
However, not a single juror raised their hand again.
Eve Thompson knew the tide had turned.
The AI causing harm had intensified the inherent unease of humans toward AIs, pushing them further into resistance.
She stared at Anthony Charlie.
After a moment, she slightly shook her head at him.
No one supported her, nor did anyone understand her feelings for a robot...
If 99 people were against keeping it, then Anthony's sole support was of no use anymore, and it would even bring negative repercussions for his company.
Thus, Eve Thompson wanted Anthony Charlie to lower his hand.
The situation had been defined; there was no need to sacrifice the reputation of Charlie Group, to have it share in the public's condemnation with her.
Yet Anthony's hand remained steadfastly raised, never falling.