Dr. Will Caster, a leading researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, is working on creating an all-encompassing sentient machine that combines collective intelligence and human emotions. This pursuit makes him a target for anti-technology extremists, who launch a series of attacks against AI labs across the country. In one such attack, Will is mortally injured, prompting his wife Evelyn and his best friend Max Waters to take drastic steps. Desperate to keep him alive, Evelyn uploads Will's consciousness into the quantum computer they have been developing. To their shock, the upload is successful, and Will's intellect and personality seem to continue existing in the machine.

As Will begins to expand his new digital existence, he rapidly advances his technological knowledge, amassing incredible power and capabilities. He convinces Evelyn to help build an advanced and remote research facility to further his goals of transforming society by solving complex global issues through his newfound abilities. Max becomes increasingly uneasy as Will's reach grows, fearing the loss of ethical boundaries and potential threats posed by such unchecked power. The government and the anti-technology extremists both become aware of Will's increasing influence, leading to a confrontation over the risks and implications of his transcendence.