AI Could Dominate the Science Fiction Genre for Decades

Artificial intelligence has influenced many books and films over the years, ranging from the Wintermute AI in William Gibson’s Neuromancer to the Skynet defense network in the Terminator movies.

And who can forget HAL 9000, the calculating AI that controlled the spaceship in 2001: A Space Odyssey, with its glowing red “eye” and monotone voice?

Now, as we enter a new era of AI capabilities, advancements and concerns, it’s a safe bet that artificial intelligence will dominate the science fic...