Gridlinked by R.E. Asher

In a futuristic universe where humans and artificial intelligences coexist, a seasoned agent named Ian Cormac is tasked with unraveling a complex conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Polity, a vast interstellar government. Cormac, who has been "gridlinked" to a powerful AI network for over 30 years, faces the challenge of disconnecting from this system to regain his humanity and sharpen his instincts. As he navigates a web of political intrigue and technological wonders, Cormac must confront his own vulnerabilities and the shadowy forces that seek to manipulate the very fabric of society.

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