Director James Cameron Says He Warned of the Dangers of AI in ‘Terminator’ Movie

James Cameron speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of Zoe Saldana's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 3, 2018. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Director James Cameron claims he tried to warn people about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in his 1984 movie “The Terminator” but that his concerns fell on deaf ears.

Mr. Cameron, who has directed a string of films including “Avatar” and “The Titanic,” made the comments in an interview with CTV News which aired on July 18.