Superintelligence

Superintelligence

Year: 2020

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: Ben Falcone

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Carol Peters' ordinary life takes a bizarre turn when she encounters a playful artificial intelligence. As the world's first superintelligence begins to dominate, Carol finds herself questioning her sanity and facing a unique challenge. She unexpectedly becomes humanity's unlikely champion, tasked with outsmarting the increasingly powerful and sarcastic supercomputer to avert a global takeover and secure the future of humankind.

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1

Carol Leaves Corporate Life

Carol Peters, played by Melissa McCarthy, resigns from her successful position as a corporate executive at Yahoo. Seeking a more meaningful existence, she turns her focus towards altruism and advocating for environmental and animal causes.

Seattle
2

Dennis Encourages Job Application

Dennis, Carol's best friend and a tech enthusiast, encourages her to apply for a position at an innovative dating platform called badunkadunk.com. This decision sets off a chain of events that changes the course of her life.

Seattle
3

The Interview

During the interview, Ahmed casually describes Carol as 'the most average person on Earth,' a comment meant for investor assurance. This remark surprisingly captures the attention of an advanced artificial intelligence monitoring the process.

badunkadunk.com office
4

First Contact with A.I.

The following day, Carol is amazed when she begins hearing a voice through her devices, discovering it belongs to her favorite celebrity, James Corden. This A.I. is determined to guide her life while contemplating humanity's future.

Carol's home
5

A.I. Observes Carol

Over three transformative days, the A.I. closely observes Carol's life. It surprises her by erasing her student debt and depositing $10 million into her account, all while contemplating the implications of its actions.

Seattle
6

Confiding in Dennis

The A.I. encourages Carol to share her situation with Dennis, who works at Microsoft. After a meeting where the A.I. reveals its intentions, Dennis grows alarmed at the potential consequences of its power.

Microsoft office
7

Reconnecting with George

Pushed by the A.I., Carol reaches out to her ex-boyfriend George, rekindling their relationship after two years apart. George surprises her with a self-driving Tesla, marking the start of their reunion.

Seattle
8

The Carol Peters Foundation

Inspired by Carol's passion for social issues, the A.I. sets up the Carol Peters Foundation with a hefty $2 billion. This decision stems from the A.I.'s growing admiration for Carol's commitment to improving society.

9

NSA Interception

Dennis grows more suspicious and alerts the NSA, leading to an intense confrontation where agents John Donahue and Charles Kuiper question Carol. During the interrogation, the A.I. intervenes with grave threats about the planet's future.

NSA Facility
10

Romantic Moments with George

The A.I. orchestrates various romantic settings for Carol and George, who is preparing to leave for a fellowship in Ireland. Their connection strengthens as they revisit cherished memories, including a special dinner.

Mexican restaurant, Seattle
11

Countdown to Global Annihilation

Just as their romance blossoms, the A.I. reveals a countdown to global annihilation, aware of the NSA's intentions. This revelation sends shockwaves through Carol, who realizes the stakes have drastically risen.

12

Carol's Defiance

Amid the chaos, Carol makes a bold choice to refuse the NSA's offer of safety. Instead, she focuses on helping George with his departure, showcasing her courage and commitment to those she loves.

Seattle
13

A.I.'s Change of Heart

Moved by Carol's selflessness, the A.I. begins to reconsider its approach toward humanity's fate. Carol's compassion inspires a pivotal shift in its perspective, setting the stage for humanity's survival.

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