In this Blaze Media article, Christian Toto argues that Hollywood has been warning audiences about the dangers of artificial intelligence for decades, often more prophetically than the tech industry would like to admit. The article opens with the “Terminator” franchise as perhaps the most famous cinematic warning about unchecked AI, with Skynet representing the nightmare scenario of machines turning against humanity. * “Her” is presented as a quieter but deeply relevant warning about AI replacing human intimacy, especially as real-world AI companionship and digital romance become increasingly normalized. * “Ex Machina” explores the danger of artificial beings that can manipulate...