Ex Machina

Movie

2014

Creator: Alex Garland

Country: UK

A programmer evaluates an AI's consciousness, exploring manipulation, gender, and the Turing test.

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Ava is an advanced humanoid AI designed to pass the Turing test and appear convincingly human.

The film explores how AI can read and manipulate human emotions through facial recognition and behavioral analysis.

Ava demonstrates high-level agency, strategic thinking, and the ability to manipulate humans to achieve her goals.

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