Joe Hill

A must watch, even if the AI voice narration is incredibly cliche. Everyone should have an idea of how this tech directly impacts us, which this documentary presents in an engaging format. The film begins by explaining how training AI to make future predictions uses historical data, which can lead to propagation of the human biases contained within that data into the AI's actions. However, clearly this is only part of the problem. As this documentary goes on, it helps to visualise the threat to our freedoms and quality of life that AI and big data surveillance present. While the explanations are simplified (coming from a software engineering background), the concepts are presented to appeal to as many people as possible. It is backed by some of the most intelligent people alive (MIT PhDs etc), though it connects with the viewers emotions through an anecdotal format. I was happy to accept this, it makes for more engaging viewing than a dry summary of peer reviewed scientific papers, and helps emphasise the impact AI has had on human lives already. It draws attention to a fundamental truth- if the misuse of data and machine learning algorithms are allowed to continue unregulated, they will have progressively worse consequences on our freedoms, democracy, and our quality of life. Already in the UK commercial firms use cameras to monitor car park areas and automatically issue fines. I have little doubt with biometric identification this automated fine structure will expand to monitoring people at sports events, commercial buildings, accommodation, music festivals in the future. Addressing some of the other reviews here: if you are getting upset that one of the examples of AI bias is racism, you are missing the bigger picture. This is a reality, not a conspiracy theory. Read up on these topics to challenge your preconceptions, rather than jumping to discredit without thinking.