AI in Film/TV
What movie features an AI named HAL 9000?
2001: A Space Odyssey
What is one ethical concern regarding the use of AI in facial recognition?
AI
What type of device is used to fly drones via remote control?
A transmitter or controller.
What 19th-century invention by George Eastman revolutionized photography and made it accessible to the general public?
The Kodak camera
What musical instrument has 47 strings and 7 pedals and is often associated with classical music?
The harp
What robot character in a popular sci-fi film wants to "live" and make choices independently?
Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation or Sonny from I, Robot
What is one ethical concern related to AI development?
Job displacement due to automation
What is the name of the augmented reality game released by Nintendo in 2016 that became a global hit?
Pokémon GO
Which ancient invention, dating back to 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia, is considered one of the earliest forms of transportation?
The wheel
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
In which movie does an AI named Samantha develop a complex relationship with a human?
Her
In what year did the concept of artificial intelligence emerge as a formal academic discipline?
1956
What year did the first video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, come out?
1972
What invention by Douglas Engelbart in 1964 changed the way people interact with computers but wasn’t widely used until the 1980s?
The computer mouse
In what year did the first email get sent, marking the start of digital communication?
1971
What is the name of the AI system in The Terminator franchise that attempts to wipe out humanity?
Skynet
What term describes AI systems capable of learning and improving without explicit programming?
Machine Learning
What is the name of the gadget that uses smart technology to control home lighting, temperature, and security remotely?
Smart home assistant (such as Amazon Echo, Google Nest, or smart hubs like Samsung SmartThings)
What 20th-century invention, originally used to reduce glare in car headlights, became widely adopted in fashion and aviation?
Polarized sunglasses
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forward and backward?
Palindrome
In Westworld, what term is used for the AI-driven robotic characters within the theme park?
Hosts
Who is often referred to as the "father of AI"?
John McCarthy
What type of technology allows users to experience and interact with 3D environments through special goggles or headsets?
Virtual Reality (VR)
What portable music device, invented by Sony in 1979, transformed how people listened to music and popularized the use of cassette tapes?
The Walkman
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
The letter Q