Welcome to Better Worlds, The Verge's new series of short fiction, audio, and animation that explores how technology can shape our society and environment in better, more equitable ways. "Machine Of Loving Grace" is the fifth and final installment of the Better Worlds audio adaptations that will appear in Verge Extras.

Katherine Cross' story features an AI designed to moderate video games that goes rouge.

For more videos, audio adaptations, and written stories from Better Worlds, go to theverge.com.

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