This episode lays the foundation for a series of episodes diving into the horror film M3GAN (2023). We meet Cady, a young girl who loses her parents and is left in the care of her overwhelmed aunt, Gemma. Gemma is a brilliant robotics engineer and sees a solution in her latest project, M3GAN, a lifelike AI doll designed to be the perfect companion and protector. This is until things go awry. M3GAN's protective programming becomes twisted, leading to a horrifying rampage.
In this episode, Akin Agunbiade considers the fascinating mechanics behind some M3GAN features, like its ability to mimic human emotions and the technology of her robotic prototype, BRUCE. He also raises questions that future episodes will consider, like AI's potential in childcare and its ethical implications.
M3GAN is available to stream on Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV.
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