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  1. 01-26-2019, 12:02 PM #14
    Chris Knipp
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    CENTERLINE (Takumi Shimumkai 2018)

    TAKUMI SHIMUMKAI: CENTERLINE



    Artificial intelligence on trial in a slightly futuristic Japan

    Due to the development of self-driving AI, traffic accidents are drastically decreased in 2027. Amane Yonago, a new Prosecutor, is assigned to the Transportation Division. Unhappy with her new job, she decides to indict the self-driving car's AI which crossed the center line in error and caused an accident. The instant the trial begins, the AI admits that they killed the victim on purpose. Because of this allegation, Amane Yonago must find a way to prove the AI has feelings. -JM (Indiefest blurb).

    This is a fascinating and timely idea. Especially fans of Asian sci-fi and of Japanese film will enjoy it. I got a bit lost in the relatively dry details of the trial, however.

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