Must watch AI movies on Netflix this weekend

The introduction of bots like ChatGPT from OpenAI, Bard from Google and Bing from Microsoft, followed by the interest of other tech giants like Alibaba, and Amazon, indeed arouse the question: Will AI (artificial intelligence) eventually rule the world? Are we all set for the apocalypse? This time, even tech moguls like Elon Musk expressed worries over the advancement of AI bots which have already started to surpass humans, and signed petitions to stop training these models, given the safety aspect. 

From Terminator to The Matrix, the movies have ignited the existence of AI and imagination together. But to pique your interest once again, we have got some of the interesting  Netflix options for you, tudum!

Jung_E (2023)

The protagonist of this post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future movie directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is a researcher working in an AI lab who wants to put a stop to the ongoing civil war. In order to do that, she (the protagonist) chooses to clone her mother's brain, a former brave soldier to create a robot mercenary. This South Korean sci-fi film was able to gather 5.4 ratings out of 10 on IMDB (Internet movie database), an online database consisting of information and statistics about movies, and this movie can be a treat to your weekend, if you are looking for such an apocalyptic drama. 

AI Love You (2022)

The relationship between an AI developer and an AI chatbot that feels emotions is explored in this sci-fi rom-com movie, which is directed by David Asavanond & Stephan Zlotescu, and starring Mario Maurer, Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul & David Asavanond. If you are someone who loves the idea of a modern love story where an AI building is powered by human feelings, which happens due to a software glitch, then this masterpiece is meant for you. The flaw led to the AI chatbot falling in love with a real girl, escaping the building into the body of a real man, and trying to win her affection. The IMDB ratings of this movie stood at 4.5 out of 10. 

Coded Bias (2020)

This documentary, which Shalini Kantayya directed, examines the biases ingrained in AI systems and how they may harm our society. It explores the effects of this technology on civil liberties after a computer scientist finds that facial recognition software is prejudiced toward women and people of colour. The audience rated 3.2 out of 5 for this AI craft. 

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)

This interactive film, which is a part of the well-known 'Black Mirror' series, was directed by David Slade. In the movie, dated back to 1984, a young programmer starts to question reality while he adapts a mad writer's dark fantasy novel into a video game. The programmer creates a choose-your-own-adventure video game, with his reality seeming to be coming true as he further untangles the complexities of the game. This sci-fi/drama was voted 7.1 out of 10 on IMDB.  

Mother/Android (2021) 

Featuring Chlo Grace Moretz, Algee Smith, and Ral Castillo, Mother/Android is a 2021 American post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller film written and directed by Mattson Tomlin for his feature directorial debut. In a post-apocalyptic world rocked by a violent android uprising, a young pregnant woman and her boyfriend desperately search for safety. This takes place in a modernised version of North America where androids are employed as domestic helpers and butlers until they rebel and a civil war breaks out between them and humans. Despite receiving conflicting reviews, Mother/Android's climax has stuck with viewers, with 4.9 ratings out of 10 on IMDB. 

Chappie (2015)

This action-packed sci-fi film, directed by Neill Blomkamp, is set in a near-future Johannesburg where police robots patrol the streets. Both criminals and law enforcement gain interest in these robots after one of them is stolen and reprogrammed to feel and think like a human. The IMDB ratings of this movie stood at 4.5 out of 10.