Endlessly entertaining sci-fi spectacle starring Will Smith that feels more real and menacing with each passing year

Will Smith tried to warn us. At least that’s how it will seem to some sci-fi fans who watch his action spectacle I, Robot these days. The film asks whether we humans can, may and must rely on artificial intelligence. A topic that has been around since the film’s release in 2005 becoming more important with each passing year has. The blockbuster is on TV today. On TV: Will Smith shoots the descendants of ChatGPT in the sci-fi thriller

I, Robot is set in a near future where society is used to dealing with intelligent robots on a daily basis. Three programmed laws are intended to ensure that the machines always remain peaceful and controllable. But as the technology visionary Dr. Lanning (James Cromwell) is murdered, a robot (Alan Tudyk) is targeted by investigator Del Spooner (Smith). Driven by his hatred of artificial intelligences, Spooner uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy.

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The morality of dealing with artificial intelligence has not only been a concern for humanity since yesterday. The topic was also relevant for the I, Robot audience of 2005. Thanks to current developments such as ChatGPT, whose consequences for the job market, the financial world, art or the value system of our society can hardly be foreseen, But the story of the film is now more frightening than ever before.

When is I, Robot on TV?

I, Robot is running this Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 10:25 p.m. on Sat.1. If you don’t have time, you can catch up on the sci-fi spectacle on the night of February 25th to 26th at 1:20 a.m.

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