We live in odd times, and the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) pops up in nearly every conversation, whether the theme is how to use AI for greater productivity at work, or whether to panic that AI will steal our jobs. The fact that Hollywood has pretty much predicted what is happening with AI right now adds an interesting and spooky dimension to the whole thing. The concept of AI has sparked countless innovative movies that have captivated viewers worldwide.
Films on AI offer an intriguing and thought-provoking look at the human condition and our delicate relationship with technology, whether by exploring existential problems or imagining dystopian futures. AI in movies is not a recent development; the German expressionist film Metropolis had AI characters as early as 1927. Since then, AI films have taken many shapes and stories across the decades.
They now feature everything from sentient robots and self-aware computer systems to mind-bending virtual realities and post-apocalyptic realms. Each portrayal is a window into the …