Annie Bot

I listened to this audiobook as I found it on a Best of 2024 (so far) list. The reader did well with the voice of Annie - the titular character. She didnt do as well with the male characters and it was often hard to tell them apart. The story was different than I expected. It wasn't "AI tech runs wild." Rather it is "AI gains self awareness of being a slave" - and wonders if it/she can do anything about it. Along the story-way there's low key exploration of relationships, power dynamics, the power/problem of lying and other big questions. And there's sex - lots of it. This isnt unexpected as Annie is a "Cuddlebunny" bot whose purpose is pleasing their owner. The sex is PG-13 rated mostly, yet it could be triggering to some. I liked the story universe, yet I'd have liked a wider view of it (especially as there are "Hunks" - male pleasure bots.) Overall, a good, not great listen and a look into a fairly believable future.