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Published August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET · Updated September 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET

'Star Trek' foreshadowed today's AI debates, writer argues

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Salon. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A writer argues that 'Star Trek' explored artificial intelligence questions thirty years before they became relevant today. Related commentary considers what parents should tell their children about AI.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 408 d ago, when Salon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 8 d ago from Instapundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Instapundit 8 d ago
THAT KIRK CAN OUTSMART IT? What ‘Star Trek’ Taught Us About AI, Thirty Years Before We Needed the Le ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

Time 8 d ago
What We Tell Our Kids About AI ↗
Salon 408 d ago
What my reactive dog has taught me about rental culture ↗

Coverage timeline

Aug 18, 9:00 AM ET
408 d ago
Salon
What my reactive dog has taught me about rental culture ↗
Sep 22, 11:25 AM ET
8 d ago
Time
What We Tell Our Kids About AI ↗
Sep 22, 1:14 PM ET
8 d ago
Instapundit
THAT KIRK CAN OUTSMART IT? What ‘Star Trek’ Taught Us About AI, Thirty Years Before We Needed the Le ↗
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