Author(s): Sarah Cordivano

Originally published on Towards AI.

What the Most Prescient AI Movie Got Right and Wrong: Waymo, Moltbook and More.

I recently rewatched Her, the 2013 Spike Jonze film about a man who falls in love with his AI operating system. If you haven’t seen it in the last five years, I’d say it’s worth a watch.

In the article, the author reflects on the themes and predictions of the film Her in relation to today’s advancements in AI. Initially expressing nostalgia for its optimistic portrayal, the discussion contrasts cinematic depictions with current realities of AI’s integration into daily life. The author analyzes how the film highlighted emotional connections with AI while noting significant societal changes away from intimacy and personal authorship, emphasizing a shift toward relying on AI for creative tasks and communication. Ultimately, it concludes that despite technological progress, the social implications remain concerning, contrasting the film’s utopian vision with contemporary urban challenges.

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