Column: This movie with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy anticipated anxieties about the internet and AI

Column: This movie with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy anticipated anxieties about the internet and AI
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by Nina Metz • 10 days ago

The 1957 film "Desk Set," featuring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, humorously explores the tension between human researchers and emerging technology, represented by a computer threatening their jobs. The film anticipates modern anxieties about the internet and AI, showcasing how technology can both assist and undermine human work. Despite its comedic tone, it reflects serious themes of job displacement and the challenges of relying on automated systems, a concern still relevant today.

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