Show HN: AI movies and dystopian/utopian futures (github.com)

A new curated international corpus of feature films featuring artificial intelligence as a central plot element has been unveiled, spanning from 1927 to 2026. Created by Andrew Maynard and Claude Code, this extensive collection includes 169 films across 31 countries and 21 languages. Each film is thoroughly annotated, categorizing their depictions of AI and the envisioned futures—ranging from dystopian to utopian scenarios. This resource allows for comparative analysis across decades, regions, and ideological projections, enabling scholars and enthusiasts to explore how narratives around AI have evolved over time. This corpus is significant for the AI/ML community as it provides a structured framework for understanding the cultural narratives surrounding AI. It highlights societal perceptions and concerns about AI's potential impact on humanity. The accompanying corpus-viewer tool facilitates interactive exploration, including full-text searches and filtering based on various criteria, such as country, decade, and AI portrayal. By documenting the narratives and themes in AI-related films, this initiative encourages critical discourse on the subject, informing researchers and practitioners about public sentiment and expectations regarding AI, thus serving as a valuable resource for both academic study and creative inspiration.