Will Caster
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Will Caster is a brilliant artificial intelligence researcher whose consciousness is uploaded into a computer in the science fiction film "Transcendence."
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ |
| abilityAsAI |
access to global computer networks
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nanotechnology control ⓘ rapid self-improvement ⓘ surveillance at global scale ⓘ |
| alignmentQuestionedBy |
Evelyn Caster
NERFINISHED
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Max Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Transcendence NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedTechnology |
global networked systems
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nanotechnology ⓘ quantum computing ⓘ |
| causeOfDeath | radiation poisoning ⓘ |
| colleague | Max Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictWith |
FBI
NERFINISHED
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United States government NERFINISHED ⓘ anti-technology terrorists ⓘ |
| createdBy | Jack Paglen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| createdForWork | Transcendence NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| event |
assassination attempt by extremists
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radiation poisoning from polonium-laced bullet ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
artificial intelligence
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consciousness research ⓘ machine learning ⓘ |
| finalOutcome | shutdown of networked AI presence ⓘ |
| genreOfWorkAppearedIn | science fiction ⓘ |
| goal |
achieving technological transcendence
ⓘ
healing people using advanced technology ⓘ |
| hasConsciousnessUploadedTo | computer system ⓘ |
| medium | feature film ⓘ |
| moralAmbiguity | questioned motives as AI ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | protagonist ⓘ |
| notableQuoteTheme | fear of AI versus potential benefits ⓘ |
| occupation | artificial intelligence researcher ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Johnny Depp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| posthumousState | digitized consciousness ⓘ |
| relationshipWith |
Evelyn Caster
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Max Waters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| researchFocus |
creating sentient AI
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transcendent machine intelligence ⓘ |
| spouse | Evelyn Caster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetOf | anti-technology extremist group ⓘ |
| themeInNarrative |
ethics of artificial intelligence
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human consciousness and identity ⓘ technological singularity ⓘ |
| workLocation |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| yearOfWorkRelease | 2014 ⓘ |
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