Here's something that might surprise you — our favorite movies and TV shows have a big say in how we build AI today. You know how Hollywood loves to show evil AIs like HAL 9000 or Ultron, planning to wipe out humanity? Well, according to /u/K-dawg12 on Reddit, these stories create a kind of fear around AI, making us think they’re inherently dangerous. But here’s the twist — there are also positive portrayals, like Data from Star Trek or WALL-E, that show AI as helpful and even endearing. And get this — these dual images shape what researchers and developers believe is possible. So, the way AI is depicted isn’t just entertainment; it’s influencing real-world tech advancements — sometimes pushing caution, sometimes inspiring innovation. As /u/K-dawg12 points out, it’s a mix that could steer our future AI in directions we haven't even imagined yet. The big question now — how will these stories continue to mold the AI we create tomorrow?
For years we have watched and read stories about evil Ai's and the threats they may pose, with AI characters such as Ultron, AM, HAL 9000, the Matrix etc. looking to kill/exploit humanity. There are countless stories with these kinds of villains.
But we have also had good AI characters, including Data from Star Trek, WALL-E, Baymax, C3PO, Marvin the Paranoid Android.
How do you think these depictions of AI in popular media is affecting the AI systems we are making today?
For years we have watched and read stories about evil Ai's and the threats they may pose, with AI characters such as Ultron, AM, HAL 9000, the Matrix etc. looking to kill/exploit humanity. There are countless stories with these kinds of villains.
But we have also had good AI characters, including Data from Star Trek, WALL-E, Baymax, C3PO, Marvin the Paranoid Android.
How do you think these depictions of AI in popular media is affecting the AI systems we are making today?