In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Feb. 7, 2025, guest host Matt DeTurck and his guests explore the role of AI in movie relationships.

Human-cyborg relations: how movies portray AI, robots, and human love In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Feb. 7, 2025, guest host Matt DeTurck and his guests explore the role of AI in movie relationships. By Matt DeTurck, Megan Mack, Julie Williams Published February 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM EST Mary Hussong-Kallen / WXXI News(foreground) Max Irwin and Scott Pukos, (background) Meghan Murphy and Adam Lubitow with guest host Matt DeTurck on “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Friday, February 7, 2025 Julie Williams / WXXI News Guest host Matt DeTurck on “Connections with Evan Dawson” From 1927’s “Metropolis” to 2025’s “Companion,” the relationships that humans have with robots — especially as depicted on cinema screens — has always been filled with passion, surprises, and regret. With artificial intelligence becoming more and more ubiquitous worldwide, how has Hollywood portrayed robot relationships, compared to where we’re at and how AI is being used today? Guest host Matt DeTurck discusses it with an AI expert and film experts. In studio:Max Irwin, founder and CEO of Max.ioAdam Lubitow, projectionist and programmer at The Little Theatre, and programming director for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film FestivalMeghan Murphy, co-founder of Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film FestivalScott Pukos, director of communications for The Little Theatre Megan Mack is the executive producer of “Connections with Evan Dawson” and live/televised engagement programming. Julie Williams is an associate producer for “Connections with Evan Dawson” and is also the office administrator for radio, news and technology and operations. She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.