Sci-fi vs. Reality: 4 Futuristic AI Projects Already in Development

Limarc Ambalina
Predict
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7 min readJul 4, 2019

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Science fiction is one of the world’s most popular entertainment genres. But through the exponential advancement of technology, ideas that were once merely science fiction fantasies have become real projects in development today. From breakthroughs in space exploration to recent advancements in virtual reality, the things everyone once thought were impossible are being brought to life. However, is artificial intelligence advancing as quickly as other areas of technological development? Have science fiction AI fantasies already become reality?

This article will focus on four common artificial intelligence tropes and concepts in science fiction. Using real-world examples, we will determine whether they are still just works of fiction or have indeed been brought to fruition.

1. Machines that Feel Emotion — A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

David in A.I. Artificial Intelligence, produced by Amblin Entertainment and Stanley Kubrick Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. and Dreamworks.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, A.I. Artificial Intelligence (known simply as A.I.) is perhaps one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. The film is about a humanoid child robot created with the ability to display…

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Limarc Ambalina
Predict

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