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I can suggest “Daemon” by Daniel Suarez if you’re looking for a novel with such a plot.

Or just ask GPT-4 to write one.

I tested it with a Snow Crash choose your own adventure.

Try mentioning Neuromancer and hear about how many characters have eyes like "mirrored glass".

"Please write 300 pages about ancient Sumerian culture and religion, and pepper it into a dystopian sci-fi story"

Person of Interest show has a similar premise.

This kinda happens in CP77. There was a rogue AI war which caused the black wall to be erected.