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The article discusses the portrayal of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in films and its real-world applications, highlighting the inaccuracies often depicted by filmmakers. While some movies like 'Wall-E' accurately represent task-focused AI, others, such as 'Ex Machina,' misrepresent AI's capabilities by suggesting it can develop human-like emotions. The document also notes the practical uses of AI in various industries, emphasizing the importance of understanding its limitations.

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The article discusses the portrayal of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in films and its real-world applications, highlighting the inaccuracies often depicted by filmmakers. While some movies like 'Wall-E' accurately represent task-focused AI, others, such as 'Ex Machina,' misrepresent AI's capabilities by suggesting it can develop human-like emotions. The document also notes the practical uses of AI in various industries, emphasizing the importance of understanding its limitations.

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The article below explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) in films and its real-world applications.
Read it carefully and answer Questions 15–20 in the Question Paper.
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captivated audiences for over sixty years, becoming a
popular topic in movies. AI sparks curiosity by blurring the line between human and
machine, enticing those unfamiliar with its limitations. Filmmakers capitalise on the
allure of AI by using it as a symbol for human desires and fears, presenting exciting
storylines. However, many films often fail to accurately portray AI. 5

2 Filmmakers often err in the abilities attributed to AI. AI or any form of machine
learning, is generally programmed to perform one task or a series of related
functions. However, some movie directors usually equip their AI with overly
complex abilities. For instance, in the film "I, Robot," the first ten minutes got really
close to what our society could look like when we integrate robots into our everyday 10
lives: task handlers and personal assistants. Unfortunately, it got carried away out
of the realm of futuristic realism when robots generally decide not to carry out their
programmed tasks.

3 Some movies deviate from the notion of task-focused AI designs, suggesting that
the AI's objective is to become human. “Ex Machina” completely ignores the idea of 15
simple task focussed design with its main character or robot, Ava, and instead
seems to hint her ‘task’ is to become human — or as close to it as possible. In the
film, Ava is shown to have real feelings like anger and sadness. While significant
progress has been made in creating robots that mimic human behavior, general
artificial intelligence and the development of robots with genuine emotions remain 20
far from reality.

4 Certain movies have managed to depict AI more accurately. The 2008 Disney film
"Wall-E" portrays a world where robots perform specific tasks, reflecting a potential
future with fully integrated robotic systems. It follows the title character, who is a
trash compactor robot, on his journey off Earth and into a spaceship designed to 25
protect humans from the pollution they have created on earth. The movie is a great
representation of what the world could look like when robots are fully integrated into
our society. Most of the robots follow specific and simple tasks. There are cleaners,
robocop and security guards, who all do as they are programmed. In the real world,
cleaning agencies use AI to manage cleaning schedules, detect dirt and debris and 30
operate cleaning equipment. Law enforcement agencies use AI for facial
recognition, surveillance, and threat detection. The police also use AI to analyse
large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends in crime.

In the "Grey Mirror" drama, Martha uses AI to recreate her deceased boyfriend Ash. 35

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5 It starts with a chatbot mimicking his writing, progresses to an AI that can replicate
his voice, and eventually a humanoid robot that looks and acts like him, though with
some gaps compared to real capabilities. In real life, we use AI like DeepFakes to
edit media and replicate speech, but it is still guided by human programming.
Today, healthcare providers and customer services use AI like chatbots and virtual 40
therapists to engage users in therapeutic conversations and improve support by
providing instant, 24/7 answers to customer queries. We also have humanoid
robots resembling humans, but not to the extent depicted in the drama where Ash
can generate his own appearance. The drama reflects the constraints of machine
learning; the recreated Ash only imitates what it has learned from his social media 45
or Martha's input.

6 While artificial intelligence film depictions often contain inaccuracies, they serve to
entertain and engage audiences. Currently, Human Resource departments use
algorithms in AI to assess job postings and recruitment materials for potential bias.
In manufacturing, AI is being used to automate tasks and improve quality control. It
is being used in the retail industry to personalise recommendations and optimise 50
inventory. Although AI has made significant strides in automating repetitive tasks
and reducing human errors, it is nonetheless crucial to recognise the limitations of
AI.

Adapted from: https://odsc.medium.com/what-do-popular-movies-about-ai-get-


wrong-ef3d375c3bd8

ENGLISH P2/EYE/2EXP/2023

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