The sci-fi movie that imagines AI isn’t so dystopian after all

The Verge · 1 month ago · 39

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's new science fiction film depicts a near-future where an AI company can replace a deceased child with an indistinguishable robotic duplicate, exploring themes of grief and technological intervention. The film, titled Sheep in the Box, represents a departure from typical dystopian AI narratives by presenting AI as a solution to profound human suffering rather than a threat. The story examines how families might grapple with the ethics and emotional consequences of such technology rather than treating AI as inherently dangerous.