You might be tired of hearing about AI, but it remains a fascinating subject when tackled by actual scientists and fiction writers. Over the decades, we’ve imagined both benevolent and malevolent artificial intelligences in books, AI movies, and TV shows. Video games also embraced AI stories as the medium evolved, and we’ve put together a list of our favorite games in which AI plays a pivotal role.
To be clear, we're talking about actual AI, not the large language and generative models that "big tech" has rebranded as AI. We're talking about actual AI, or what has now been termed Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). These are sentient characters that interact with the player, and represent our fears and hopes for the technology. They can be formidable foes or memorable allies, or simply compelling neutral characters that make impressive sci-fi worlds even richer to navigate and interact with.
