Artificial Immortality (2021) The AI Documentary

If you were able to create an immortal version of yourself, would you? Until this decade, that question was the stuff of science fiction, but now experts in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics suggest it will indeed be possible. This cinematic documentary explores the latest technological advancements in AI, robotics and biotech, and poses the question: what is the essence of the human mind, and can this be replicated? Or even more unsettling, could we one day meet cloned versions of ourselves - clones which are better, smarter, and immortal? Original title: Director: Ann Shin Stars: Bina48, Nick Bostrom, Lincoln Cannon Genre: Documentary Region of Origin: Canada 0:00 The AI Documentary 1:01 ⏳ The possibility of achieving immortality through technology and the concept of mind files. 11:26 🤖 The development of mind file technology and AI avatars is blurring the line between human and machine, offering the potential for immortality. 17:08 🧠 Hossein Rahnama is building a platform called Fly Bits that aims to create a digital version of ourselves to live on forever, with AI avatars that capture feelings and thoughts. 23:56 🧠 The complex relationship between human memory and AI memory is explored, highlighting the limitations of AI in replicating human cognition. 32:52 🧠 Researcher creates brain organoids that can communicate and potentially develop consciousness. 39:29 💭 Exploring the concept of humanity and the relationship between humans and robots in Japan. 50:33 ⚠️ The speaker discusses the connection between AI and the apocalypse, referencing biblical prophecies and concerns about AI outsmarting humans. 57:18 ! The conversation explores the potential threat of AI taking over the universe and the importance of ensuring AI is developed in a beneficial and ethical direction. 1:05:50 📷 The narrator reflects on their childhood memories and the aging of their father, while contemplating the potential of AI to capture fleeting moments.