"Quantum processing is part of it's architecture, yes," Madison confirmed. "Though the specifics are proprietary. Quantum Tech doesn't share technical details about their AI development, and Liberation Holdings respects that confidentiality."
That was our standard deflection whenever anyone asked too many questions about ARIA. Blame it on quantum computing—a field so bleeding-edge and mathematically complex that most people nodded and stopped asking questions rather than admit they didn't understand.
"I want in," Elise said suddenly, her voice cutting through the technical discussion like a knife through European banking protocols. "Gold tier. Five hundred million. Where do I sign?"
Madison and Amanda exchanged glances—perfectly choreographed, like they'd rehearsed it.
