{"id":24611,"date":"2023-06-13T18:26:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T01:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=24611"},"modified":"2022-06-13T02:11:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T02:11:00","slug":"ai-movies-then-now-what-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/ai-movies-then-now-what-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"From a Threat to Humanity to Savior of Mankind: AI Movies Then &#038; Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From mindless robots following orders of crazy scientists to relentless killers with a murderous purpose and human-like vibrant personalities \u2014 AI has been through it all. <strong>The silver screen has been home to robots and cyborgs alike for almost a century<\/strong> now, mirroring our understanding, hopes, and fears for the future of technology. Just like our collective outlook and knowledge of AI has changed, so has its portrayal on the big screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how much have AI movies changed? Where did it start and how did we get here? And also\u2026 where are we going? Grab your popcorn and take a seat, let\u2019s <strong>dive deep into the ever-changing world of AI movies<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n  <p>Warning: <strong>Spoilers ahead!<\/strong> Proceed at your own risk. We won\u2019t be able to wipe your memory.<\/p><\/div> <br>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#silent\">A Silent Start of AI Movies in the 1920s-1950s<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#finding\">Finding a Voice in the 1960s Universe<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#force\">May the Force (of AI Movies in the 70s) Be With You<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#electric\">The Electric 80s and a New Era of AI Cinema<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#decoding\">Decoding Life in a 90s AI Simulation<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#love\">His Love Is Real\u2026 But He Is Not \u2014 AI Quest for Love in the 00s<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#emotion\">Emotion, Self-Awareness, and Destruction \u2014 AI Themes in 2010 Cinema<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#100\">A 100 Years of the Good, the Bad, and the Circuits in AI Movies<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><br>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"silent\"><strong>A Silent Start of AI Movies in the 1920s-1950s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earliest and most influential movie depicting artificial intelligence as a robot was a German production of <em>Metropolis<\/em> way back in 1927. This dystopian tale shows<strong> a sad futuristic world<\/strong> where society divides into two classes. The elites live in luxury high above the ground, while the workers slave away in the underworld to keep the world moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Metropolis (1927) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gdtZv3XROnc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This first-ever cinema depiction of AI showcased it as <strong>a tool for humans to fulfill their desires and manipulations<\/strong>. Though the robot resembles a human, it doesn\u2019t have awareness or cognitive abilities. It simply does what it\u2019s programmed to do \u2014 stop the workers from rebelling against the rich, even if it drives them to suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hollywood\u2019s depiction of AI came almost 25 years later with <em>The Day the Earth Stood Still <\/em>(1951). Unlike the German version,<strong> 20th Century Fox showed AI in the role of peacekeeping technology<\/strong>. Gort is a robot programmed to stop violent actions against his creators during their mission on Earth. You can see him eliminating weapons and military equipment the second he steps out of a spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Day the Earth Stood Still (2\/5) Movie CLIP - Gort Appears (1951) HD\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K6iF5sINVns?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, like in <em>Metropolis<\/em>, Gort <strong>doesn\u2019t display any self-awareness<\/strong>. He serves one purpose in life, which doesn\u2019t change throughout the movie. Gort <strong>doesn\u2019t even resemble a human<\/strong>. Instead, his indestructible metal exterior makes him feel equally, if not more, extraterrestrial than his companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finding\"><strong>Finding a Voice in the 1960s Universe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 1960s started exploring more complex and nuanced themes in AI movies. Suddenly, they were <strong>no longer just mindless and unthinking human creations<\/strong> developed by crazy scientists in the basement. Now, they could<strong> mimic human-like qualities<\/strong>, posing much more intriguing movie ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stanley Kubrick was one of the first to touch upon an autonomous AI in <em>2001: A Space Odyssey<\/em> (1968). Meet HAL 9000 \u2014 one of the movie\u2019s main characters, who partakes in a space expedition alongside five human crew members. Unlike its movie predecessors, HAL is built directly into a computing system on the spacecraft. This gave him<strong> God-like abilities to be everywhere all at once<\/strong>, making him all more sinister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2001: A Space Odyssey Movie CLIP - A Conversation with HAL (1968) HD\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r13I-TuDcWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kubrick also gave HAL the ability to learn and mimic human cognitive abilities, including speech, language recognition, lip reading, and even emotions. Throughout the movie, HAL <strong>begins to display paranoia and fear<\/strong> which ultimately leads the computer to turn against his crew members to protect the mission. This was a first for AI movies, marking a sharp turn in the computer\u2019s future Hollywood career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Space Odyssey\u2019s<\/em> more sophisticated depiction of AI <strong>introduced the idea of computers thinking for themselves<\/strong> and often malfunctioning in the process \u2014 leading to tragic consequences. It<strong> raised many philosophical questions about AI\u2019s future<\/strong>, its autonomy, and its impact on human life. As we\u2019ll see, this trend continues into later decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"force\"><strong>May the Force (of AI Movies in the 70s) Be With You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The themes of autonomous AI continued well into the 1970s, bringing in even more complex ideas and perceptions, both negative and positive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many notable directors chose to carry on<strong> the theme of malfunctioning and villainous AI<\/strong>. Movies like <em>Westworld<\/em> (1973), <em>Alien<\/em> (1979), and <em>Demon Seed <\/em>(1977) explored the ideas of <strong>bots and all-powerful computers<\/strong>, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/do-we-really-want-amazons-internet-connected-autonomous-surveillance-robots-wandering-around-our-homes\/\">home automation system<\/a>, turning against their creators. <em>Demon Seed <\/em>in particular could make you look at your Google Home or Alexa in a different light as Proteus wanted nothing more than to impregnate his owner with his seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alien | Ash explains his orders\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VA8jv1M6Y2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, <strong>the 70s also saw a new, positive AI theme emerge<\/strong> from the depths of all this gloom and doom. The release of <em>Star Wars: New Hope <\/em>(1977) introduced <strong>benevolent droids and robots with human-like traits<\/strong>. Though each AI character has a unique personality, they were initially perceived as tools rather than companions. Still, you can\u2019t help but giggle whenever R2D2 and C-3PO appear on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Star Wars: A New Hope - Luke Skywalker Meets R2-D2 and C-3PO [CLIP] | TNT\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eUH2_n8jE70?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was a start of a new phenomenon \u2014 <strong>AI didn\u2019t have to be a tool or a threat<\/strong>, but could be its own form of life. With the ability to learn and think for itself, AI was beginning to change the audience\u2019s perspective on what it could do.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence also <strong>posed thought-provoking questions about the value of human and robotic life<\/strong>. We saw this for ourselves in <em>Star Trek: The Motion Picture <\/em>(1979) when a robotic replica of Lila is sent to navigate the <em>Enterprise <\/em>starship. Sure, AI was still a villain, but AI-driven characters were beginning to mimic humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"electric\"><strong>The Electric 80s and a New Era of AI Cinema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a timid start, <strong>the 80s brought AI into the Hollywood spotlight<\/strong>, showcasing its potential as well as malicious capabilities. Each new movie painted a new narrative for possible future outcomes, heavily relying on rapid technological advancements at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of it all was <em>Blade Runner<\/em> (1982) where <strong>AI took on a form almost indistinguishable from humans<\/strong>. When four of the so-called \u201creplicants\u201d find their way to Earth, swoon-worthy Harrison Ford has to step in to \u201cretire\u201d them. However, as the story progresses, he (and you as a viewer) begin to question the morality of his purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='Blade Runner - Final scene, \"Tears in Rain\" Monologue (HD)' width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NoAzpa1x7jU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain-soaked cyberpunk version of 2019 Los Angeles became <strong>a space for deep exploration of human identity and the meaning of life<\/strong>. You can\u2019t help but shed a tear as the replicants often display more empathy and compassion than the humans who hunt them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, it wasn\u2019t all tear-jerkers in this decade. James Cameron planted a seed of fear in fans\u2019 hearts with <strong><em>The Terminator<\/em><\/strong><strong> (1984), an iconic portrayal of malicious cyborgs<\/strong> with no ounce of mercy. The AI-gone-rogue dystopian thriller was the embodiment of everyone\u2019s hidden fears of computers taking over the world and eliminating humanity. Arnold Schwarzenegger suddenly became <strong>a spine-chilling icon for an AI apocalypse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Badham\u2019s <strong><em>WarGames<\/em> (1983) played on the same fears<\/strong> but from a different perspective. Inspired by new gaming developments, the movie portrays a teenage boy who hacks into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/mass-surveillance-in-the-us\/\">military supercomputer<\/a>, almost causing a nuclear disaster. Unlike Cameron, Badham doesn\u2019t make AI the villain though.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WarGames (3\/11) Movie CLIP - Shall We Play a Game? (1983) HD\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KXzNo0vR_dU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The War Operation Plan Response continuously runs nuclear war simulations to predict possible strategies in case a war breaks out. The computer <strong>can\u2019t distinguish between reality and simulation<\/strong> and lacks the capacity to understand consequences. It\u2019s merely a tool used for a very specific purpose. This portrayal highlights the <strong>dangers of AI and automation used without human supervision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decoding\"><strong>Decoding Life in a 90s AI Simulation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>90s brought exponential growth in technology<\/strong> and, with it, a distinct change in how we viewed AI. Tech advancements pushed people to evaluate where computers were going and the implications of further developments, which was exactly what AI movies depicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decade brought us into brand new territory with the ideas put forward by <em>The Matrix<\/em> (1999), a universe where <strong>humans were mere batteries that kept the machines running<\/strong>. While plugged in, people were transported to virtual reality, where they lived without suspecting anything unusual. Though AI takes the role of a perpetrator, the computerized characters had <strong>fully-fledged personalities, agendas, and even a soft spot for philosophy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE MATRIX---NEO LEARNS THE HORRIBLE AND SAD TRUTH ABOUT THE MATRIX FROM MORPHEUS---FULL HD\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lBo_mVV81n8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Matrix<\/em> was the first of its kind, putting <strong>AI in a complete position of power<\/strong>. It\u2019s a movie still eerily relevant today, and continues to serve as <strong>a warning against unregulated technology advancements<\/strong> and overt reliance on new AI. Watching it now, surrounded by gadgets everywhere, it\u2019s impossible not to feel a chill down your spine as Morpheus tells Neo how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/tesla-surveillance\/\">artificial intelligence slowly got into power<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wasn\u2019t all negative though. <strong>The 90s continued building on existing themes found in AI movies<\/strong>, delving deeper into the emotional and cognitive possibilities. It\u2019s enough to look at <em>Terminator 2<\/em> (1991) which shockingly <strong>reprogrammed cyborgs to take the role of allies<\/strong>, not enemies. This made the Terminator more likable as now he had to protect a child and not try to kill a young woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1999, <em>Bicentennial Man <\/em>saw Robin Williams portray a complex AI robot, Andrew. Despite being programmed to focus solely on following his owner\u2019s orders, Andrew <strong>displays a range of human emotions, creativity, and curiosity<\/strong>. With help from his human family, he manages to fulfill his dream and become a person complete with a central nervous system and a heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Andrew Human Disguise Mask\/Unmask\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gbqe92s7jIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to AI characters before him, Andrew displays a strong desire for his own identity. And let\u2019s not forget that<strong> the 90s welcomed two huge AI-blockbuster movies<\/strong>, <em>Star Trek: First Contact (1996) <\/em>and <em>Star Wars: Episode 1 \u2014 The Phantom Menace (1991), <\/em>both of which brought AI to the forefront of people\u2019s minds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the 90s, we truly saw what\u2019s possible in the realm of artificial intelligence depictions in cinema and our imagination. The new movement <strong>allowed AI to explore themes of identity and full character evolution<\/strong>, a modernized twist that created a huge U-turn for future AI movies in the millennium.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"love\"><strong><em>His Love Is Real\u2026 But He Is Not<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2014 AI Quest for Love in the 00s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2000s heavily <strong>focused on exploring the emotional depth and capacities of AI <\/strong>in movies. Though the idea wasn\u2019t new, moviemakers took it to another level by ditching the malicious dystopian ideas usually attributed to machines in previous decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steven Spielberg was a trendsetter in this area with <strong><em>AI: Artificial Intelligence<\/em> (2001)<\/strong>. The movie introduces you to David, a highly advanced humanoid child. Despite having the physical attributes of a real boy, David experiences constant rejection from both his adoptive parents and the world. Abandoned in the forest, he embarks on a <strong>Pinocchio-like quest to become a real boy<\/strong> and earn his mother\u2019s unconditional love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A.I. Artificial Intelligence-David is Abandoned\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SYgWHwMm9Uo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spielberg\u2019s decision to use a child to embody artificial intelligence wasn\u2019t random. Children often symbolize innocence and vulnerability, and David uses this to provoke intense emotions and challenge our preconceptions about AI. You feel like you want to jump through the screen and protect the little boy from harm. This <strong>paved the way for future movies with more complex relations between AI characters <\/strong>and cinema-goers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You didn\u2019t have to wait long for Disney and Pixar to pick up the trend. <strong><em>WALL-E<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2008) uses the groundwork laid by Spielberg<\/strong> to introduce a younger audience to AI. The endearing robot displays child-like innocence and a desire for connection. It almost feels like an animated rendition of Spielberg\u2019s masterpiece and <strong>deepens your understanding of the emotional bonds AI could be capable of<\/strong>, given the chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI\u2019s capacity for human feelings wasn\u2019t the only theme explored in the 2000s. The introduction of improved CGI and visual effects allowed franchises like Marvel to come to life, and, with that, <strong>the idea of AI as superheroes or sidekicks.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tony Stark is most popular for his iconic suit in <em>Iron Man <\/em>and <strong>J.A.R.V.I.S. \u2014 one of the best-known disembodied AI helpers<\/strong>. Standing for \u201cJust A Rather Very Intelligent System\u201d, the AI character is heavily based on HAL 9000. His God-like presence allows him to be everywhere Stark needs him, whether it\u2019s in his home or saving the universe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IronMan Design\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DZaAFADoF1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike HAL, <strong>J.A.R.V.I.S. is likable, funny, and oftentimes sarcastic<\/strong>, matching his owner\u2019s personality. He possesses an extreme amount of knowledge, but can also hold an intelligent conversation and offer technical as well as emotional support. In other words, J.A.R.V.I.S. <strong>represents AI as an equal to those it works with<\/strong>. He\u2019s not just a tool or a servant \u2014 he\u2019s a complex and constantly evolving being with fears and desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emotion\"><strong>Emotion, Self-Awareness, and Destruction \u2014 AI Themes in 2010 Cinema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid AI development in the 2010s meant moviemakers had to take their creations a step further to keep up with a futuristic feel in their films. This led to a much more <strong>sophisticated portrayal of personified and self-aware AI<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ava in <em>Ex Machina<\/em> (2014) is a great example of a highly sentient AI. Capable of developing deep emotions, Ava depicts <strong>an intelligent and cunning android<\/strong>. Though she may seem evil, her \u201csurvival of the fittest\u201d motives simply mirror what humans taught her. Her desire for freedom matches AI themes from previous decades, yet the violence and manipulation shows physical and existential pain many people can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Her<\/em> (2013) also looked into high AI personification but with a warm and humanistic approach. Delving into the <strong>complex ideas behind human relations and intimacy<\/strong>, the movie tells the story of Theodore who falls in love with his AI assistant, Samantha. As Samantha learns and evolves through her interactions with Theodore, she <strong>experiences a range of human emotions, including an existential crisis<\/strong> of her own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Movie - HER, First meet OS1 (Operation System One, OS One, OS1)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GV01B5kVsC0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last decade also saw a <strong>comeback of dystopian themes in AI movies<\/strong> based on intensified fears and worries over unchecked technological developments. This brought on<strong> the idea of the singularity where AI exceeds human intelligence<\/strong>, for example, in <em>Transcendence <\/em>(2014) and <em>The Avengers: Age of Ultron <\/em>(2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both movies feature <strong>AI gone rogue despite being created with positive intentions<\/strong>. In <em>The Avengers,<\/em> Ultron\u2019s mission is to be a peacekeeper, but he misinterprets his purpose and decides to eliminate humankind. The computer in <em>Transcendence <\/em>grapples with the idea of digital immortality as it\u2019s meant to serve as a vessel for a dying scientist. Sadly, this creates an omnipotent AI humans can no longer control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; width: 75%; height: 75%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ultron Destroy Jarvis - Avengers age of Ultron - Destroying Scene During the Ultron Offensive in Hd\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6xDC33Em9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"100\"><strong>100 Years of the Good, the Bad, and the Circuits in AI Movies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The portrayal of <strong>AI in movies has always been a reflection of people\u2019s hopes and fears<\/strong> about the latest technological advancements. In a way, AI cinema tells stories not only about machines, but also about humanity, ethics, and our societal attitudes throughout every decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What started with a silent portrayal of a semi-independent tool, over time grew to fully sentient beings taking the roles of villains or heroes. However, no matter what era we\u2019re talking about, <strong>AI depictions always match existing preconceptions and potential future ideas<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s impossible to predict where current future movie makers will take AI cinema, this approach will most likely never change. <strong>The silver screen is bound to take inspiration from current AI developments<\/strong>, creating a captivating conversation about the future of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=aimovies_thennow\"><strong>Watch AI movies buffer-free with PIA<\/strong><\/a>, from old cult classics to the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Our servers provide top speeds letting you enjoy the best AI cinema while also protecting your digital privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=aimovies_thennow\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Get PIA VPN<\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686514110629\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there any movies about AI?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Yes, many movies over the past century focused on AI<\/strong> and its possible impact on the world. Some of the most well-known options include <em>The Matrix<\/em>, <em>Terminator<\/em>, <em>Ex Machina<\/em>, <em>Blade Runner<\/em>, and <em>WALL-E<\/em> \u2014 but the list could go on and on.<br><br>If you want to avoid firewalls and stream movies without buffering, download PIA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\">VPN apps<\/a> on all your devices.\u00a0<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686515582952\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What 5 AI movies do humans love?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to IMDb, the top 5 AI movies of all time are <em>The Matrix<\/em>, <em>Ex Machina<\/em>, <em>Blade Runner<\/em>, <em>Her<\/em>, and <em>2001: A Space Odyssey<\/em>.<em> <\/em>However, it can be very difficult to pinpoint the best AI movies since every person has their own opinion, so you don\u2019t have to blindly believe what IMDb says.\u00a0<br><br>Check out other <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1v3-FYbq3-5oX8Q7qiLjoj7BxrqmqooPdMVcH7E16o2I\/edit#heading=h.m9h0rtfu0woz\">AI movies in our article<\/a> and let us know which one you prefer in the comments! Don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=aimovies_thennow\"><strong>use PIA VPN<\/strong><\/a> so you can refresh your AI movie memory wherever you are, without limits.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686515600666\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the movie with the artificial intelligence girl?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If we\u2019re talking about an AI girl, you most likely mean <em>M3GAN<\/em>. The horror movie features a robot doll who becomes self-aware and turns violent if anyone tries to separate her from her young owner. A must-watch for any horror fans \u2014 especially if you have children who love creepy toys.<br><br>If your favorite AI movies aren\u2019t available on your usual streaming platforms when you travel, connect to one of PIA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">VPN servers<\/a> and easily log back into your account.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686515617335\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">In what movie is AI replacing humans?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many movies show a world where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/ai-vs-human-quotes\/\">AI replaces humans<\/a>, but the most popular ones are <em>Terminator<\/em>, <em>The Matrix<\/em>,<em> I, Robot<\/em>, and<em> Her<\/em>. The first three show a world where AI maliciously wants to dominate the world and eliminate or enslave humanity.\u00a0<br><br><em>Her<\/em> takes a different approach as it <strong>shows how AI could replace the need for human interaction. <\/strong>It alienates people from each other and makes them reliant on a virtual assistant. Despite it focusing on AI\u2019s capacity for love, it has an eerie atmosphere of a world that doesn\u2019t belong to people.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AI\u2019s been on the big screen for almost a century, taking on various roles. 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