10 of the scariest AI villains in movie history
The ethical and practical implications of AI have been explored in movies for decades, starting most famously with "2001: A Space Odyssey."
The Terminator, directed by James Cameron, introduced audiences to a malevolent artificial intelligence called Skynet. In the 1984 film, Skynet becomes self-aware and launches a nuclear holocaust to eliminate the human race, giving rise to a future where machines dominate Earth. This iconic villain has become a cultural symbol of the potential dangers of AI, instilling fear in viewers worldwide.
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