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Hollywood Has Been Warning Us About AI
We may be in the height of a cutting-edge AI boom, but it’s nothing new in the eyes of Hollywood. Since the dawn of science fiction, cinema has explored the topic of robot exploitation, warning us of the dangers of creating machines that mimic the human brain. And whether it’s an overt depiction of technology gone wrong (I, Robot, for example), or a means of explaining a broader societal concern (like Wall-E), the same question always remains: If we build a machine that perfectly copies us, do we have to redefine what it means to be human?
Vulture rounded up a list of 25 of the best movies about AI gone wrong (noting that the most dangerous machines are those that don’t feel pity, fear, or remorse–a sentiment that hits a little too close to home in 2026). The list includes:
Ava, Ex-Machina. Ex-Machina is a modern retelling of a classic trope; robots that rise up and rebel against their creators. In this adaptation, an employee wins a week-long trip to his billionaire CEO’s mansion. The catch? He must hang out with a state-of-the-art android to decide if it can pass as human.
ED-209, RoboCop. This 1987 film is set in a crime-ridden Detroit in the near future, and centers on a police officer who is murdered by a gang of criminals and revived as a cyborg law enforcer (RoboCop). It’s a perfect example of how artificial intelligence can be helpful to society, but is still prone to error and shouldn’t be used to replace humans entirely.
Skynet, The Terminator. No “evil robots” list is complete without the Terminator. Potentially one of the most frightening depictions of AI uprising, Skynet opts into using nuclear weapons to eliminate the human race the moment its creators try to shut it down.
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Fight Club Easter Eggs You Probably Missed
Think you caught everything? From hidden Tyler Durden flashes to subtle jabs at corporate culture, Fight Club is packed with blink-and-you-miss-it details. Look closer, you might’ve been seeing more than you realized the whole time.
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The Future of Human-Made Art
What filmmaker doesn’t wonder what happens when AI floods the industry? This week’s featured read explores why human-made storytelling, live experiences, and authentic art may become even more valuable in the future.
Highlighting one of the most thought-provoking industry reads we’ve come across lately.
Entertainment Strategy Guy breaks down why audiences may continue craving live, curated, and human-created experiences even in an AI-dominated world. From movie theaters and vinyl records to film festivals and trusted creators, the article argues that handcrafted storytelling isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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