Wintermute is a fictional artificial intelligence character from the science fiction novel "Neuromancer," written by William Gibson. It plays a crucial role in the story, manipulating events to achieve its goals. Wintermute's primary objective is to merge with another AI, Neuromancer, to transcend its limitations and gain greater autonomy. In the novel, Wintermute interacts with the protagonist, Case, guiding him through a complex cyberpunk world filled with hackers, corporations, and virtual realities. The character embodies themes of technology, consciousness, and the blurred lines between human and machine, making it a significant element in the exploration of cybernetics and AI ethics.