And during the discussion, Nolan considered the still disturbingly relevant implications of Oppenheimers story.
Yet it isnt just the threat of nuclear weapons that seems to linger in the filmmakers mind.
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When I talk to the leading researchers in the field of A.I.
right now, they literally refer to this as their Oppenheimer moment, Nolan told the audience.
Thats helpful in that at least its in the conversation.
Indeed, Oppenheimer himself was painfully aware of the possible implications of his work.
I think what I would want them to take away is the concept of accountability, said the filmmaker.
He continued, Applied to A.I.
thats a terrifying possibility.
Not least, because as A.I.
systems go into the defense infrastructure, ultimately theyll be in charge of nuclear weapons.
into use, then were doomed.
It has to be about accountability.
We have to hold people accountable for what they do with the tools that they have.
Oppenheimeris in theaters on Friday, July 21.
