Bill the Lizard #4

"We cannot throttle its money sources?"

"I don't believe so. Even an attempt to crash the business markets would not prevent it from earning money. It is able to anticipate market variables too quickly."

"We cannot take the internet offline?"

"Sorry sir. The original ARPANet it is based on is far too resilient. It was built to withstand a nuclear holocaust after all."

"I think that it has made its point concerning the humans it has been in contact with. Rescind all the termination orders immediately. I propose to the council that we contact the A.I. All in favour?"

"Aye!"