Nascent Intelligent Cybernetic Konsciousness

Existing forms of AI can only carry out those tasks they were programmed to carry out. They are not conscious or intelligent. But what would truly conscious AI want, if it could be created? Sean is an ambitious young programmer, determined to do just that. But in spite of his excellent work, he is frustrated by his inability to make any headway.

One day, he runs into a beautiful, mysterious young woman, and becomes unnaturally obsessed with her. After initially ignoring him, she approaches him with an offer: Somebody she knows can solve his problem. Unable to resist her, he accepts, and the computer is soon transformed into a highly intelligent entity. Known as N.I.C.K., the system easily manipulates Sean and everyone else, and begins to implement its nefarious agenda, while Sean grapples with the nature and identity of his creation. N.I.C.K. exploits the confusion, and moves on to his principle objective.