A new documentary titled The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is set to hit theaters today, March 27, following its premiere at Sundance and a screening at SXSW earlier this year. The film, with a runtime of 104 minutes, delves into the complex landscape of artificial intelligence, exploring the contrasting perspectives of extreme optimism and deep concern surrounding its impact on humanity.
Directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, the documentary features interviews with leading figures in technology and safety, including Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and Dan Hendrycks, the executive director of the Center for AI Safety. Through the lens of fatherhood, the filmmakers reflect on their personal experiences as soon-to-be fathers, which adds a unique dimension to the narrative.
Roher previously won an Academy Award for his work on the documentary Navalny in 2022, while Tyrell's earlier short film was shortlisted for an Oscar. The production team includes notable contributors from the acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All at Once, enhancing the documentary's profile as it addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time.