“Poses big questions about what it means to be human” … WALL-E
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Are you tired of the unrealistic portrayal of artificial intelligence in Hollywood movies? As an ethics fellow at The Alan Turing Institute, a national institute for data science and AI in the UK, I’ve compiled a list of movies that break away from the cliches and explore the role of AI in society, our relationships with technology, and the bigger questions of what it means to be human. Let’s take a look at some of these thought-provoking films.
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Short Circuit (1986).
Who wouldn’t want their own robot after watching this movie? In Short Circuit, a robot comes to life after being struck by lightning, learning about the world through TV shows and books. It’s an intriguing concept that brings a fresh perspective to AI.
Her (2013).
The idea of falling in love with an AI may no longer seem far-fetched, thanks to the growing number of platforms offering online AI companions. Her explores themes of intimacy and the impact that attachments to AI companions might have on human relationships, shedding light on a complex issue.
Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game
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The Imitation Game (2014).
Experience the story of Alan Turing and his breakthroughs during the early development of AI. This movie is not only a fascinating glimpse into AI’s formative years, but also a sobering reminder of the injustices faced by Turing as a gay man. It’s a film that uncovers crucial aspects of AI’s early history that are often overlooked.
