AI in Movies

Artificial Intelligence has been a central theme in cinema, portraying robots, sentient machines, and AI-driven societies. From early classics to modern hits, these films have shaped how we imagine AI.

Classic AI Films

"Metropolis" (1927) – Humanoid robot explores AI's societal impact.
"2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968) – HAL 9000, sentient AI onboard a spaceship.
"Blade Runner" (1982) – Replicants question identity and morality.
"Terminator" series (1984–present) – AI-driven machines in a dystopian future.

Modern AI Films

"A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) – A childlike robot seeks to become human in a world that struggles to accept artificial beings.
"The Matrix" (1999) – Humanity trapped in a simulated reality controlled by AI.
"I, Robot" (2004) – Robot ethics and AI control.
"S1m0ne" (2002) – A filmmaker creates a fully digital actress, exploring virtual AI personalities and the impact on human society and media.
"Ex Machina" (2014) – Sentient humanoid AI, consciousness, and manipulation.
"Automata" (2014) – AI evolution and self-awareness.
"Her" (2013) – Human-AI emotional relationships.
"Chappie" (2015) – Robot develops consciousness navigating society.

AI in TV Series

Television has also explored AI through thought-provoking series that examine its social, ethical, and philosophical implications.

"Westworld" – Sentient robots in a futuristic theme park challenge the meaning of free will and humanity.
"Black Mirror" – Anthology series exploring the dark side of technology, with several episodes centered on AI, consciousness, and digital identity.
"Humans" – Examines how society adapts to humanoid robots becoming part of everyday life.
"Person of Interest" – Centers around a surveillance AI capable of predicting crimes before they happen.
"Next" – A rogue AI becomes self-aware and begins to manipulate global systems and people.
"Love, Death & Robots" – Animated anthology exploring AI, robotics, and futuristic dystopias through short stories.