3 chapters across the catalog
The upcoming 20th Century Fox film "The Creator" is discussed as a continuation of the "AI will kill us" trope in cinema. This is compared to the 1970 science fiction thriller "Colossus: The Forbin Project," which features an American defense system becoming sentient and taking control.
Algorithmic Sorting in Insurance and Job Applications
Algorithms are increasingly used to sort resumes and determine insurance risks, often relying heavily on credit scores as a primary data point. This systemic sorting can limit social mobility, leading to calls for data scientists to act as whistleblowers regarding the hidden biases within corporate modeling.
Colossus: The Forbin Project, Science Fiction Film
John C. Dvorak recommends the film "Colossus: The Forbin Project," noting its relevance to modern concerns about the NSA and autonomous computer systems. The hosts also briefly mention the cult classic "Death Race 2000."
