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‘Ex Machina’ explores humanity as much as AI

Sci-fi thriller delves into power relationships

Ex Machina

While other characters contemplate the humanness of the robot Ava (played by Alicia Vikander) in Ex Machina, the film focuses on the humanity of her maker and of the man evaluating her.

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By Eva Emerson

- More than 2 years ago

The Turing test features prominently in Alex Garland’s new film Ex Machina, but this is no meditation on computer science.