9.1 The International Temporal Research Network
Recognizing the global ramifications of time travel, Ace spearheaded the creation of the International Temporal Research Network (ITRN). This collaborative body unified laboratories, institutes, and regulatory bodies worldwide to establish universal standards for temporal research. Membership required transparency in AI navigation, compliance with ethical standards, and public accountability. The network allowed simultaneous experiments across continents, coordinated in real time to maintain causality and consistency across overlapping temporal loops.
9.2 Technological Standardization and Ethical Enforcement
ITRN enforced strict operational guidelines. Chronal containment thresholds, AI decision explainability, and temporal data watermarking became mandatory. Unauthorized or unsanctioned experiments were detectable and preventable through global AI oversight. Ethical review boards ensured research remained observation-focused and prohibited exploitation of temporal knowledge for personal or political gain.
9.3 Education, Outreach, and Cultural Implications
Public understanding was a priority. Educational programs taught temporal literacy, the limitations of CPTL technology, and the ethical ramifications of observation without interference. Museums incorporated real-time historical reconstructions, allowing citizens to witness events without alteration. Cultural awareness emphasized that temporal power is stewardship, not control.
9.4 Diary Excerpts
2046-03-14: "ITRN's charter is now ratified. We are no longer working in isolation; time travel is a shared human responsibility. Transparency is our safeguard."
2046-09-01: "AI reports indicate global temporal simulations running safely across multiple continents. The future depends on cooperation."