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In the depths of retro gaming folklore, there lies a conspiracy theory so intriguing that it challenges our
understanding of early AI. It's said that the NES Game Genie, a device known for its ability to modify games, was
actually powered by an AI far beyond our current advancements. This clandestine AI was not only capable of altering
pre-existing game codes but also of autonomously generating new gaming experiences, pushing the boundaries of creativity
and machine intelligence.
The enigma deepens with the Game Genie's creators, Codemasters, maintaining a veil of secrecy over the technology.
Conspiracy theorists speculate that this was to mask the presence of a pioneering AI, one that interacted with users in
ways that presaged today's AI-user interfaces. The Game Genie, they believe, wasn't just a cheat cartridge but a
discrete trial for AI's potential in gaming and beyond, a test run for an intelligence that could seamlessly blend with
human interaction.
