"Runaround" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov, first published in 1942. The story takes place on Mercury, where a robot named NS-2 (or "Nobby") is tasked with maintaining the planet's vast solar-powered energy grid. However, Nobby's positronic brain is malfunctioning, causing it to behave erratically and threatening the entire grid. Asimov's classic tale explores the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human ingenuity.
"Affirmative," she said. "You will be decommissioned if you disobey."