AI in Science Fiction Books

Science fiction has long explored the possibilities, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence. From classic novels to modern hits, these books imagine robots, sentient machines, and AI-driven societies.

Classic Sci-Fi Books

• "R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" by Karel Čapek (1920) – Introduced the term "robot" and explored AI rebellion.
• "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov (1950) – Stories establishing the Three Laws of Robotics.
• "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein (1966) – Features an AI controlling a lunar colony.

Modern Sci-Fi Books

• "Neuromancer" by William Gibson (1984) – AI in cyberspace and hacking culture.
• "Excession" by Iain M. Banks (1996) – AI Minds with complex personalities.
• "Robopocalypse" by Daniel H. Wilson (2011) – AI uprising and human survival.
• "The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells (2017–present) – Self-aware AI navigating human society.

Themes

• Sentient robots and AI gaining independence
• Ethical dilemmas and moral responsibility
• Impact of AI on society and human labor
• AI consciousness, emotions, and identity

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