Films about AI have not only been around since the technology became more and more important in our everyday lives. Some films have been around for a few years.
Films about AI: “Terminator” is a must-see
AI – Artificial intelligence is a term that is increasingly shaping our time. Technology is continually advancing. Various films show us where it could take us. A classic film in this genre is the Terminator series. Here we have picked out the fourth part, “Terminator: Salvation”, from 2009.
- The action flick boasts a top cast, including Christian Bale, Sam Worthington and Helena Bonham Carter as the fragile scientist.
- The film takes place in 2018. Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington) struggles with memory lapses and is picked up naked and confused by Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin). Wright has landed in a world where the globally networked supercomputer Skynet has full control.
- In the unequal fight against the AI, John Connor (Christian Bale) and his resistance army are at the forefront. When everyone involved meets, the question quickly arises as to who can be trusted. It's about nothing less than the existence of humanity.
“I, Robot”: KI-Blockbuster mit Will Smith
In 2004 the film “I, Robot” was released in cinemas. The main role is played by Will Smith. The film is set in the year 2035. AI robots can be found in many households as service workers and service providers. They take on the housework, look after the children and support people in their everyday lives.
- To regulate robots, there are the three laws of robotics. Law number one states that no robot may harm a human being. Law number two states that a robot should follow the commands of its humans without restriction. Exception: If he violates law one by issuing the order.
- Law number three states that a robot must protect its own existence unless doing so violates the first two rules.
- One day the first incident occurs in which Dr. Lanning, who created the laws, dies under unclear circumstances. Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) begins the investigation and a robot quickly comes into his sights.
“AI – Artificial Intelligence”: Social sci-fi drama with Jude Law
“AI – Artificial Intelligence” is a 2001 film directed by Steven Spielberg. The main roles are Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law.
- The film takes place in a time when there are already robots that look very similar to humans. Like David (Haley Joel Osment), who is adopted as a child android by the Swinton couple. The Swintons' biological son, Martin, is in a coma. The family wants to overcome the pain with David. David develops real feelings, especially towards his human mother.
- One day Martin wakes up from his coma and the Swintons focus more on Martin, who in turn becomes very jealous of David. Conflicts arise and the Swintons decide with a heavy heart to abandon David in the forest. There he meets sex robot Gigolo Joe (Jude Law), who is suspected of murder, and super toy Teddy – the beginning of a journey that is also about saving humanity.