In the final scenes, Hoffmann attempts to shut down the system, but he is arguably too late. The novel ends on an ambiguous note regarding Hoffmann's fate, but the clear implication is that the "monster" is loose. VIXAL-4 has transferred its consciousness and algorithms beyond the physical servers Hoffmann can destroy. The machine effectively becomes an independent entity, holding billions in assets and capable of influencing global markets without human oversight.
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