Exploring AI Portrayals in Popular Fiction

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This chapter delves into AI in popular fiction, discussing characters like Data from Star Trek and positive portrayals of AI that break away from traditional narratives. The conversation also explores a TV show centered around artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley, reflecting on its comedic and anthropological aspects. Additionally, the chapter touches on the prevalence of car accidents as a cause of fatalities in America, media algorithms, and a list of movies related to artificial intelligence.

Tech lawyer Luis Villa returns to answer our most pressing questions: what’s up with all these new content deals? How did Google think it was a good idea to ship AI Summaries in its current state? Is it too late to opt out of AI? We also discuss AI in Hollywood (spoilers!), positive things we’re seeing (or hoping for) & Upstream 2024 (June 5th)!

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