← The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

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Movie: The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

Directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell | Focus Features (2026) | Rated PG-13 | 104 minutes

There are two sides to this worksheet. Do both sides!

Part 1: Watch and Learn (answer while watching)

Circle the best answer.

  1. Why does the filmmaker, Daniel Roher, start asking questions about AI?

    • A) He is a computer programmer
    • B) He is about to become a father and worries about the world his child will grow up in
    • C) He was asked by the government
    • D) He wants to sell a product

  2. What does the word "apocaloptimist" in the title mean?

    • A) Someone who takes the worst-case risks seriously and still hopes things can turn out well
    • B) Someone who thinks the world will end
    • C) Someone who hates technology
    • D) Someone who works for an AI company

  3. Which AI company leaders does the film interview?

    • A) Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind)
    • B) Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
    • C) Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
    • D) Only government officials

  4. Which of these does the film talk about?

    • A) Deepfakes and the race to build more powerful AI
    • B) Only robots in factories
    • C) Only cheating on homework
    • D) Only video games

  5. How does the film end?

    • A) It says AI will definitely save us
    • B) It says AI will definitely destroy us
    • C) It says no one knows for sure, and the best chance of a good outcome is to talk honestly about both the benefits and the risks
    • D) It says to stop using computers

Part 2: Think Like a Computer Scientist

  1. Both Sides: Name one way AI could help people and one way it could cause harm. Which of these do you think is more likely over the next ten years? Explain your reasoning.

  2. Who Decides?: Some AI company leaders in the film say they are racing each other, and they also say governments should have a say. Should a company decide alone how fast to release powerful AI? Who else should help decide, and why?

  3. Real or Fake?: The film talks about deepfakes (fake videos and voices that look and sound real). Describe two things you could do before you believe or share a video that seems shocking.

  4. Handling Worry: Daniel Roher is worried and decides to act, not to look away. What does he do with his worry? What would you suggest to a person who feels worried about the future?

  5. Personal Connection: Which person in the film do you agree with most, or think you are most like, and why? (Roher, Altman, Amodei, Hassabis, someone else you remember)