The only human working at Algorithm Inc. Dave is surrounded by artificial intelligence that can calculate almost anything—yet somehow he’s usually the one explaining how the world actually works.
Algorithm Inc.’s highly efficient AI Director of HR, despite having almost no experience with actual humans. Dave is her first—and so far, only—case study.
Dave’s coworker, guide, and unlikely best friend. Byte knows virtually everything there is to know. And knowing everything isn’t particularly helpful.
Algorithm Inc.’s confident AI executive who manages everything through data, logic, and relentless efficiency. Dave remains the one variable his algorithms can’t quite predict.
Algorithm Inc.’s floating expert in workplace energy. Orb monitors the company’s vibe with complete confidence—even when nobody is quite sure what a “vibe” is.
A powerful AI agent that sees the city as an endless stream of traffic, energy, people, and data. GRID can optimize an entire metropolitan area but wonders why humans make everything so complicated.
Dave’s autonomous ride to work—and a captive audience with opinions. CARL can navigate millions of roads flawlessly, but a simple morning conversation can still send him off course.
Algorithm Inc.’s airborne surveillance specialist, equipped with high-resolution cameras, advanced sensors, and an unwavering commitment to documenting everything.
Dave’s overly attentive smartwatch who monitors his schedule, productivity, heart rate, and anything else Dave would rather not discuss. Tick doesn’t just tell time—he tells Dave what he’s doing wrong with it.
Dave’s loyal dog, Murphy, is friendly and intuitive. He may not understand algorithms, but he understands Dave. And that puzzles all the AI employees.