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Interview: The AI Doc's director was "scared shitless" by AI, so he made a movie about it
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- The Engadget Podcast
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- Mar 31, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1442
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Summary
If you're feeling anxious about AI and what it means for the future of humanity, you should watch The AI Doc: Or, How I Became an Apocaloptimist . As I noted in my review , the film aims to deliver some clarity amid all the AI hype with a plethora of interviews from AI CEOs, boosters, and critics. Now that it's in theaters, we sat down with the film's Oscar-winning director, Daniel Roher ( Navalny ), to dive deeper into his complicated feelings around AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-engadget-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy