Description: "This book explores a phenomenon which it calls the new A.I. cinema and television, arguing that since the mid-2010s a distinctly new phase in the representation of A.I. has occurred. Discussing films such as Blade Runner 2049, Ex Machina and Ghost in the Shell alongside television series such as Westworld and Humans it argues that they have moved away from apocalyptic scenarios towards questions of personhood, consciousness, and social inclusion and exclusion. In doing so, it intervenes in some of today's most pressing debates, including gender representation, A.I. ethics, climate catastrophe, and the rights of artificially intelligent beings"--
Brief description: Anthony Mandal is Lecturer in English Literature at Cardiff University.
Review Quotes:
"This is an authoritative, informative and accessible study of representations of AI in contemporary cinema and television. The book provides crucial insight into cinematic and televisual narratives concerning subjectivity, agency, gender and environmental issues. This is essential reading for scholars and students." --Dr Melanie Chan, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University
"Representing the New AI in Film and Television is an important contribution to the study of digital humanities, film studies, and science and technology studies. It is a comprehensive survey of recent AI cinema, rigorous close readings, and a theoretical framework linking screen representation to broader philosophical questions." --AI & Society