Ghost in the Machine -
independent lens

Mon, Sep 14 10:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

The untold origins of artificial intelligence lie not in machines but in power, revealing the fantasies behind the hype that got us here and where we go next. Ghost in the Machine navigate the rapids of artificial intelligence in this investigative essay documentary that excavates the philosophical, cultural, and political forces driving the global AI boom. It approaches questions like What is AI, Who is building it, and What will humans become by exploring how emerging technologies have historically reshaped identity, culture, and global power, while also exposing the current fronts of human exploitation without which AI would not function. The documentary lends a fresh perspectives on what AI is, how it works, and how people can maintain a sense of agency in a threatening and overbearing tech-driven world.

Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 2801

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Mon, Sep 14	10:00 P.M.	Ghost in the Machine NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Sep 15	12:00 P.M.	Ghost in the Machine NH Explore (11.2)

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