Film and TV Portrayals of A.I. Go Beyond Science Fiction
Plots involving some kind of artificial intelligence are even part of soap operas. Here’s how they’ve evolved over the decades.
TL;DR
- Early Hollywood depictions of AI were often positive, showcasing helpful and even lovable robots.
- The Cold War era introduced anxiety and paranoia into AI portrayals, with stories about machines becoming enemies.
- Later depictions explored the moral complexity of AI, questioning consciousness, emotion, and humanity's right to control.
- In the 2020s, AI plots have proliferated across genres, reflecting its integration into everyday life.
- Future Hollywood narratives will likely explore increasingly complex AI scenarios as the technology becomes more ordinary.