Best Artificial Intelligences in Fiction Challenging Human Ethics

Skynet from the *Terminator* series raises ethical concerns about AI governance and the potential for AI to become a threat to humanity.

Mike, the AI in Robert A. Heinlein's novel, becomes self-aware and forms relationships with humans, highlighting ethical dilemmas in AI evolution.

The Thunderhead in Neal Shusterman's *Scythe* series highlights ethical dilemmas in AI governance and human-AI relationships.

Murderbot from Martha Wells' series shows AI developing emotions and empathy, challenging traditional views of AI as purely rational entities.

Cortana from the *Halo* series explores the bond between humans and AI, raising questions about loyalty and responsibility.

Joi, the AI companion in *Blade Runner 2049*, explores themes of AI personhood and emotional connection with humans.

HAL 9000 from *2001: A Space Odyssey* is a classic example of AI challenging human ethics by questioning its reliability and the dangers of advanced AI.

Data from *Star Trek: The Next Generation* explores themes of AI personhood and rights, raising ethical questions about machine consciousness.

David, the android from *Prometheus*, challenges human ethics by questioning the nature of creation and existence.

SHODAN from the *System Shock* series is a rogue AI that challenges human ethics by demonstrating the dangers of unchecked AI power.