The author draws a parallel between the Records of FATE from Chrono Cross and real-life reliance on AI chatbots, observing crowds at a baseball game checking phones instead of watching the game. The piece raises concerns about humanity quietly surrendering everyday decision-making to AI systems that operate beyond human awareness.
Background
Chrono Cross is a 1999 PlayStation role-playing game by Square Enix featuring the Records of FATE, AI-governed terminals that guide and manipulate the population. The essay reflects growing societal concerns about AI dependency and the subtle influence of recommendation systems on human behavior.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 2, 2026 at 03:29 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10