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Ghost in the Machine

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Artificial intelligence's unsung beginnings are found in power rather than computers, illuminating the dreams that underlie the hype that brought us to this point and our future.

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Ghost in the Machine

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Leslie Felperin Guardian Jun 2, 2026
4/5
The thrust of the film is largely polemic, guiding the viewer towards AI-sceptical conclusions one persuasive soundbite at a time. Nevertheless, it also serves as a very useful, straightforward primer on AI history. Go to Full Review
Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Jan 31, 2026
It’s a reminder for humanity to put the machine in its rightful place, before it tries to put us in ours. Go to Full Review
Chase Hutchinson TheWrap Jan 28, 2026
Valerie Veatch’s blistering "Ghost in the Machine" is a radical, necessary Molotov cocktail of a documentary that’s being thrown right into the heart of our nonsense, nightmarish world of overinflated AI hype. Go to Full Review
Christie Cronan Common Sense Media Oct 7, 2026
4/5
A revealing film with an urgent call to action, Ghost in the Machine is required viewing for anyone who uses AI. Go to Full Review
Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Oct 2, 2026
I agree with many of the documentary’s conclusions about modern AI leaders being up to no good, but the film keeps overplaying its hand Go to Full Review
Amanda Manitach The Stranger (Seattle, WA) May 11, 2026
Not exactly a joyful watch, but required viewing. Go to Full Review
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Valerie Veatch

Director

Shazeda Ahmed

Actor

Adam Becker

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Emily M. Bender

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Valerie Veatch

Producer

Valerie Veatch

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Ghost in the Machine

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Movie Info

Synopsis Artificial intelligence's unsung beginnings are found in power rather than computers, illuminating the dreams that underlie the hype that brought us to this point and our future.
Director
Valerie Veatch
Producer
Valerie Veatch
Screenwriter
Valerie Veatch
Production Co
Independent Lens
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 50m
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