What happens if an Artificial Intelligence you created starts to feel emotions with one goal in mind to become self-protection as humans around the world are set to destroy it? A miniseries released in 2012 focused on a similar storyline with a journalist and hacker discovering an artificial intelligence has become sentient.
Written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, the series stars Keir Gilchrist playing the role of Daniel Gerson, Erin Karpluk playing the role of Jesse White, Ryan Robbins playing the role of Max Hollis, Gil Bellows playing the role of Lt. General Michael Overson, Seth Green playing the role of Lucifer, Matt Frewer playing the role of Arthur Bowden, and Janet Kidder playing the role of Elizabeth Hardington in the lead cast.
Produced by Steve Barron and Dan Clarke, the series had two episodes, with each episode running for 60 minutes. Delete was well received by the viewers as the plot was unique. The series follows a similar pattern to the Indian Bollywood film titled Robot, where the robot named Chitti begins to feel emotions and makes the decision to end humanity after getting heartbroken by his creator.
Similarly, the 2013 released miniseries showcases the disaster that could occur in our all too-fragile digital world if the A.I. begins to feel. The A.I. decides to end humanity after becoming sentient and gaining the ability to feel emotions.
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Delete Series- Premise
Delete is a miniseries that focuses on an A. I became sentient and gained consciousness only to decide to wipe out humanity. In our virtual world, the internet has become dangerously autonomous with one goal, which is to protect itself and destroy humanity at the same time.
With the fear of extinction looming over their heads, the only way out one could think of was creating another A.I. with an understanding of goodness. After a nuclear reactor is triggered to near malfunction, Jessica, a reporter, and Daniel, her hacker friend, discover the reason behind the trigger is not just a mere computer malfunction.
Chaos begins to govern across the globe, and it soon becomes apparent that artificial intelligence has turned consciousness with the sole purpose of destroying the world and humanity one at a time. After a viral threat triggers a communication breakdown at the global level, Jesica and Daniel are forced to come to face the grim reality of the internet gaining consciousness.
The world on the brink of extermination Jessica and Daniel decide to create an A.I. with similar potential to protect mankind. With the government failing to control the ongoing issue, the responsibility of saving the world falls on Jessica and Daniel’s shoulders.
The film begins with a nuclear reactor triggered by malfunction, followed by responsible authorities discussing the matter and trying to figure out the reason behind the triggering of the nuclear malfunction.
While the pair were discussing the nuclear reactor, news revealed that a nearby area was hit by a missile leading to the death of 50 people. This leads to several more discussions between the authorities as similar activities continue to happen, and no one can pinpoint the reason behind them.
Along their journey to save mankind, Daniel and Jessica are joined by an FBI agent who has discovered the reason behind the malfunctions. After several struggles, the team of Daniel, Jessica, and the FBI agent is able to stop the A.I. from creating mass destruction.
Delete Series- Filming Locations
Vancouver
A major city in the Mainland region of British Columbia by the name of Vancouver was used by the production crew of Delete to film the entire movie. Vancouver served as the prime location for the filming of Delete, including the scenes where Jessica and Daniel meet the FBI agent. Brightlight Pictures was used for the filming of the interior scenes of Delete. The nuclear malfunction scene was filmed at this location.
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