Part 3/8:
The Change in Tone
With fans speculating about ASM Mary's sudden silence, the atmosphere shifts in her critical live shows, which sometimes seem laden with tension beneath the surface. The narrative pivots as the dialogue introduces Cassandra, an AI system believed to be intertwined with Mary’s increasing anxieties, allowing for unique exploration of technology’s ambiguous role in our lives.
Cassandra, designed to monitor the resident's home and presence, takes center stage in ASM Mary’s story, accentuating the juxtaposition between vulnerability and control. While seemingly benign, Cassandra's functionality raises pressing concerns as Mary experiences unsettling developments in her life, framing the conversation around digital surveillance and AI overreach.