From fiction novel titled “When the Windmills Whisper” by MD Steenkamp. It follows the journey of Jasper van Dijk, a data scientist in a future Amsterdam where artificial intelligence is deeply integrated into everyday life. The story explores the impact of AI on individuals, families, and society, focusing on the development of an empathetic AI system called “Empathos.” The short novel investigates the potential benefits and challenges of such technology, examining themes of human connection, control, autonomy, and the delicate balance between human agency and AI’s increasing power.