Puja Sinha

Coffee addict. Daydreamer. Hitchcock Fan. A post-grad in English Literature, Puja is a forever enthusiast of traversing long distances by rail. Her verticals of choice are entertainment, art & society. She can be found lazing in the garden when not fidgeting over deadlines.

Why Rashida Jones' Sunny is an Apt Commentary on AI

Sunny may have a tech-driven narrative, but the ethical and emotional compass of the show has its arms reaching far and wide Rashida Jones' Sunny serves up a fresh, funny, and pretty spot-on critique of AI. At its core, Sunny portrays an AI assistant designed to make life easier, but in doing so, it blurs the line between tool and companion. Originally adapted from Colin O’Sullivan’s novel “The Dark Manual”, it flatters viewers with its novelty in execution. As Sunny becomes a more integral part of the protagonist's life with an unmistakable sci-fi aesthetic, we are almost reminded of Spike Jonze’s Her and the deafening void that blasts in your ears like a gong. Technological Dystopia in the Garb of Humour The show flirts with dystopian undertones while keeping things humorous. There is a subtle fear of AI becoming too pervasive, of tech companies pushing AI as the ultimate solution ...

Puja Sinha
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