Moments of Movie Wisdom: Man vs. Machine in ‘Desk Set’ (1957)

Moments of Movie Wisdom: Man vs. Machine in ‘Desk Set’ (1957)
Publicity still of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in "Desk Set" from 1957. MovieStillsDB
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the biggest topics of our time. AI technology seems to be in the news every day, as many major companies are utilizing it in different forms. Automatic chatbots have been common for a few years, but it seems that the uses and popularity of more advanced AI technology is constantly increasing. Although some praise these developments as huge advancements for civilization, many warn that this technology could present more problems than benefits. However, the concern that machines could replace human beings is nothing new; people were also afraid of automation destroying their jobs in the 1950s.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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