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These movies aren't my favorite or anything; just the one's I've seen. I also found a chronological list of movies on IMBD.

I, Robot(2004): An original script called Hardwired that Fox stitched Asimov quotes. Decent action movie that explores how robotic AGI could change society. video synopsis w/ spoilers

The Animatrix(2003): A series of animated short films that prequel The Matrix Trilogy. It draws parallels between real-life historical events and a future where human labour is outsourced to robots. video synopsis w/ spoilers

The Matrix Trilogy (1999 - 2023): Critically acclaimed, hyperbolic action films that explore a future where AGI enslaves humanity. video synopsis w/ spoilers

Bicentennail Man (1999): An Asimov adaptation starring Robin Williams. An emotional exploration of the essence of humanity using the mirror of artificial intelligence. video synopsis w/ spoilers

HER (2013): A highly prescient and some what's disturbing film about falling in love with an AI video synopsis w/ spoilers

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[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 21 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I would add Ex Machina to that list as well both for the creepy developer and the actual implications of the ending.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Ty. I haven't seen that one.

[–] noughtnaut@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

It was a decent film. I would REALLY like to know how the next few days went though!!

[–] dotslashme 13 points 1 week ago

Although not explicitly AI, the movie WarGames come to mind.

[–] BennyInc@feddit.org 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago

I actually haven't seen it lmao.

[–] IDAK_Alpha_12@lemmy.eco.br 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Star Trek TOS episode A Taste Of Armaggedon In the episode, the crew of the Enterprise visits a planet engaged in a completely computer-simulated war with a neighboring planet, but the casualties, including the Enterprise's crew, are supposed to be real.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Woahhh that's a trippy episode concept! Only seen about have of TOS so thanks for sharing!

[–] StellarExtract@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

Another one is "The Ultimate Computer," where they replace Kirk as captain of the Enterprise with a new computer system

[–] Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago

Short Circuit (1986) Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.

It’s a comedy, but the outcome could’ve been different.

[–] letsgo2themall@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Demon Seed. We knew it was a bad idea all the way back in 1977

[–] Addition@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ex-Machina (2014). A tech billionaire recruits a young programmer to come to his remote compound to test his new AI android called Ava. The test is whether Ava can convince the protagonist that she's a real person, despite visibly being a robot.

Ava then proceedes to fuck with everyone, manipulating people into carrying out her escape plan.

It's a psychological thriller and it's quite good imo. It definitely has a lot to say about the dangers of AI.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Never seen it ty.

Question: Was south park referencing that movie when they did the whole "ad/Leslie" thing and Jimmy?

[–] Davel23@fedia.io 8 points 1 week ago

Colossus: The Forbin Project.

[–] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think Robocop(1987) might be a foreshadowing movie here soon.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Another classic I never got around to seeing!

I knew I could count on you guys!

[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

AI (2001) A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible.

Ex-Machina (2014) A programmer learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava, a robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined

[–] IDAK_Alpha_12@lemmy.eco.br 4 points 1 week ago

Star Trek The Motion Picture, V`Ger

[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Metropolis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(1927_film)

This "AI" fantasy has been around for a loooong time.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I wonder how long it's been since the very first time someone conceptualized artificial intelligence.

[–] drdiddlybadger@pawb.social 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Its been a while since I watched it but the Animatrix seemed to heavily imply the first sin with machines wasn't creating them, it was exploiting them as a slave class once they had become outright sapient.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

The robots were programmed to be sapient but violence and abuse drove them to revolt. One scene in particular can only be described as Kristallnacht.

[–] batmaniam@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Small Soldiers

[–] IDAK_Alpha_12@lemmy.eco.br 3 points 1 week ago

2001 Space Odissey, Demon Seed,

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago

'Her' is really good