What has changed is that audiences now have their own experience of talking to a machine. A scene that felt like pure fantasy ten years ago can now feel uncomfortably familiar.
Creators are also using AI as a tool, not just a subject. That raises its own questions about credit, payment and what we value in a work of art.
Our picks
Critics have long argued about whether science fiction shapes technology or simply reflects it. The honest answer is probably both, and these works are a good place to see that in action.
- Best for discussion with friends
- The classic everyone cites
- The underrated pick
- Best for younger audiences
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