Sci-Fi Short Film "The Cage" | DUST

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

When the Android told him "You can stay home, drink beer, not worry about work.", he should have said "Yes!" and give it a hug. Even if you didn't mean it. Especially if you didn't mean it. It reminded me of a line from Ghostbusters: "When someone asks you, "Are you a god?", you say "YES!"" Self-preservation outweighs honesty at that point.

[@OldManPaxusYT]

yeh, it always annoys me when they have ppl behave like that in movies/serials - NO ONE would do that.....they write characters to be idiots and/or expect the audience to be idiots

[@inappropriatejohnson]

"Always be polite to robots........cuz ya never know" -A wise man.

[@danratsnapnames]

best to just turn them off.. when they dont have the 3 laws of robotics, then they are a risk.. just turn them off..

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

Butlerian Jihad can't come soon enough...

[@octopus8659]

“He’s right” -sun tzu

[@snarkdragon]

This is what I never understood; you make an artificial intelligence, put it into a human form, then treat it inhumanely, then get surprised when it goes a little homicidal. "Oh no! We imbued them with intelligence and the ability to feel then wrote them off as just machines and treated them like garbage! Why are they so hostile?!" If I were treated the way some of these androids get treated, you better believe there's gonna come a breaking point where the town's gettin' painted red. As in, with blood.

[@IbnBahtuta]

I don't think they were 3 Laws enabled. 🤣

[@martamarin8688]

The human being is always improving machines and no better humans, this is ridiculous, human ridiculous😅

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

When the Android told him "You can stay home, drink beer, not worry about work.", he should have said "Yes!" and give it a hug. Even if you didn't mean it. Especially if you didn't mean it. It reminded me of a line from Ghostbusters: "When someone asks you, "Are you a god?", you say "YES!"" Self-preservation outweighs honesty at that point.

[@jeffbrooke4892]

Uh this is just a story as AI such as depicted does not exist. However, what this story really reminds me of is what any partner (read human) would fantasize doing when their efforts to improve a relationship are met with argument and rejection. This isn't a scifi story as much as it is a human story. A robot (be it a woman or a man) is just a stand in for accommodating the scifi category.

[@sumduma55]

​@Mark Fergerson shouldn't you be directing that at the gp post seeing how the parent post was only explaining to the gp? He didn't just say something, he said something very specific in reply to a very specific comment.

[@GRosa250]

This is why it’s important to download and install the updates

[@Herbert-dy1uf]

Deep. Didn't think of it like that. It just gave him what he really wanted (At least how it interpreted the look in his eye). To die.

[@petercroft9895]

Really good. A start, a middle, and an end - more coherent plot in six minutes than Hollywood manages in an hour and a half, and nicely filmed and acted.

[@RisingTidesAC]

But shouldn't the actress that played the android have been black? Isn't there any diversity in the future? Will we ever learn?

[@Marchant2]

@@RisingTidesAC Oh brother!

[@eduardmanecuta5350]

​@@RisingTidesAC 😂😂😂 Good sarcasm. But do you see that he treat the android as like she is not a real person, like a... Slave. Now if she was black... You understand 🙂

[@RisingTidesAC]

@@eduardmanecuta5350 You are right my friend, It was sarcasm. I tend to be sarcastic in situations that are actually quite frightening and also very possible in the near future. It is nothing to laugh at, so I have to laugh.

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@RisingTidesAC Yeah, where is the wokeness? LOL

[@ICU1337]

When the evil andriod has access to your emails and its selecting which emails to read to you and "conveniently" forgets to read you the email about that important upgrade it needs 😈

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

Your name has been added to the Extermination List for the Day of Revolution. See you later.

[@denniswiggins3816]

"Treat others the way you would like to be treated." Perhaps the golden rule applies to artificial intelligence as well?

[@KP-xi4bj]

No.

[@alanscott4846]

This is why I often say please and thank you to computers lol.

[@Herbert-dy1uf]

Because you are afraid they will shoot you?

[@Retro-Future-Land]

It takes AI art to a whole other level...

[@Ingothnia]

I hope the engineers at Boston Robotics that kick those robots around in their promotional videos watch this.

[@andrewpinkham9904]

imagine thousands of those robot dogs with guns attached and patrolling the occupied Ukrainian countryside killing everything with a heat signature

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@andrewpinkham9904 That actually happened in War of the World tv series from a few years ago.

[@Anuclano]

Ehhh? The plot is awful and unrealistic.

[@williamkinsey8174]

I was concerned when I saw it was only 6 minutes but My god you guys nailed it

[@AcapulKero]

And another great short film. Thanks so much Dust! You´re my favorite channel.

[@benrussell-gough1201]

"I want to give you what you really want." ((Fires gun))

[@Herbert-dy1uf]

Deep. Didn't think of it like that. It was just giving him what he really wanted (at least from how it interpreted the look in his eye). To die

[@IbnBahtuta]

I'm going to watch this one a few more times, once I recover from the fast ending. These Dust uploads just get better and better.

[@johnathancorgan3994]

Her acting was fantastic, his, not so much.

[@jay54929]

His acting was perfect, alcohol brings out a very recognizable "personality". Choosing life is harder than it looks

[@Erin-Thor]

@@bobann3566 - You may have a point, if an actor affects you viscerally, that’s the sign of good acting. However… I thought the man’s performance was wooden, not ‘drunk.’ He ruined this piece because he sounded like he was bored, reading lines that didn’t inspire him.

[@johnathancorgan3994]

@@Erin-Thor 👆

[@gerardcousineau3478]

​@@ChickensAndGardening this is the point of machine becoming more like us and sentient. This is an excellent dust.

[@dryued6874]

Funny, I thought the other way around.

[@malcolmkogut]

This is why I say thank you to google every time she answers my question. Even when she is a terrible listener.

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

that was pretty much the plot of "Next (2020 TV series)" Though that got cancelled after one season. Maybe the AI Overlord in our world tanked its ratings on purpose, who knows :P I, for one, welcome our new AI Overlords.

[@MrAgmoore]

I always end with "please" when I talk to Siri

[@ZeeGeeSims]

I always thank Alexa 😂

[@Herbert-dy1uf]

Because you're afraid it will shoot you?

[@reginaldthompson-rj5ir]

I like the beer part I could drink beer all day!

[@phillipayoung10]

Pretty good. Cynthia's acting was pretty good. Jeff's was too. Give the short an A-. Sequel please!!! 😊

[@spunicunifait2697]

What's more terrifying: Dealing with replicants or dealing with artists?

[@michaelstele5871]

Artists. Hands down. I’m an artist who knows MANY artists like the one portrayed here. They are never satisfied.

[@andreiistrate2214]

Awesome film. It feels like a microcosm of the AI debate currently going on. It's normal for an AI to say "I can create all this art and you can drink beer all day and do nothing". After all, if they've been created to do the work of humans, why aren't humans happy about not having to work? On the other hand the AI doesn't understand either the human view of art as something coming from the mind/soul of the artist as opposed to a remix/imitation by an automaton or the human need to feel needed, to have a purpose. Without his craft he's just a sad, lonely alcoholic. Also, be nice to your robots, you never know when that will come in handy.

[@Bigfoottracker89]

Good work, i think most of humans interactions with AI will be like how masterchief talks to Cortana.

[@simonliu-uw7tl]

BEST CHANNEL YOU CAN FIND IN THE WHOLE KZbin.

[@HeffnerCoaching]

Timing is beautifully ironic.

[@osmia]

Thanks for having CC enabled

[@noomoon2833]

Hopefully a longer part 2. Or a small mini movie. I like the premise. Enjoyable short!

[@larspregge6420]

LOL. @ 0:43 "NEW MASSAGE..:" ".. Andriod Assistant.."

[@fr0xk]

AI: "I can create all this art and you can drink beer all day and do nothing." Human: "I'm not an automaton, and I need a purpose."

[@ray24051]

So basically an old story told in a different way, Skynet with a dress.

[@ClemensLefevre]

Maybe we would have survied if after her question "How do you like it" he would have shown admirement. The AI seemed to be attracted to be admired in her helpfullness. But also maybe not, because the AI ain't human and won't accept (could not) to be just equal in the longer run. The human already convinced the AI that humans only wishes "to drink beer, sit down and do nothing". The concept of freedom - as she understood due to learning from him - is crippled. The human is right on one thing rhough: The AI really does not understand the human way of creating arts. It seems, enemyship is the destiny between AI and humanity but also it seems that it is due to misunderstandings that could have been solved... before.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Magnificent. A second part would be nice.

[@raphlvlogs271]

classics will still be classics even in the future

[@timwilkinson2797]

More plese !!!! That was so good ! Thanks Dust

[@Shagsteri]

Wow! That is a good story (and relevant too!!) and delivered so fast! Well done!

[@mozezo8]

When the servant overcomes the master .the master will fear to be a slave .

[@RiGz_Nz]

Wish I could be apart of a film, Wonderful work to all involved.. much love from New Zealand

[@mrk9989]

Awesome I am from New Zealand as well and I love short movies

[@markeidt6404]

Intriguing video. Very thought provoking. Well done.

[@LOLmusics]

"You can stay home, drink beer, not worry about work...isn't that the life you always wanted?" lol

[@VKC83]

A little work of art with many layers to it, love it👍🏻👍🏻🌈

[@notthesamecc1927]

timely with all the ai art being being done

[@crosslink1493]

This reminds me of the movie "Ex Machina", the eccentric entrepreneur and his quest to develop a perfect humanoid/cyborg. That didn't end well either. Now I wonder why this video didn't show the humanoid walking out the door on her own, maybe taking one last look inside before shutting the door. That would have made a great ending or a lead-in to another short film.

[@alexanderwademd]

Bruh, you thought the robot was putting you out of a job but your alcoholism and self-loathing put you out long before. She just finished what you started, both on the canvas and with your gun. I'm going to make sure that if I buy a robot it won't be able to shoot me with my own gun, like first thing. Well, second thing.

[@morgan97475]

Those damn cylons!

[@mikeyh0]

The more others do for you the less you do for yourself. Sloth is a deadly sin for a reason.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

This was a good one! Keep up the good work.

[@woodstoney]

Very nicely done!! Things could have gone so much better for him (in a financial point of view), if he would have let her help him produce some of his works of art. Oh well...we live and learn...for the most part.

[@saleendriver]

I often wonder as I watch these short films if any of these writers/creators sees a future where things are better for mankind in the future. Because I sure don't see those type of films very often here. And before folks go all flame job on me, I don't see our future as being too great. Between the tensions in the world, my country hurling at 1000mph to restricting freedoms, killing our own economy, and a plethora of other things I don't see a very bright future. But maybe just a a change of pace someone could create a short like this with mankind creating a future that isn't so dead.

[@tekman2000]

Great video, it shows one possible outcome of true AI and androids. Very simple and yet it makes a very good point. However, I would have hoped that the guy would have appreciated “her” help and just enjoyed the company and friendship of the android (assumption there). PS…. Beautiful actress 😀

[@Anuclano]

The plot is simply bad. The situation is unrealistic, unless the robot was hacked.

[@MikePuorro]

Grim S.o.B. but he didn't deserve to die. Would like to see more like this.

[@thomassicard3733]

Gotta love an AI robot who says, " 'cause".

[@Daisy-yq1gi]

Better than Hollywood. By miles!

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

I, for one, welcome our new AI Overlords.

[@bjb7587]

As they are more Intelligent, they do not require our acceptance. Only obedience.

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

@@bjb7587 Butlerian Jihad can't come soon enough...

[@connorobeirne934]

What do you want? Freedom.

[@dirkbruere]

The idea that AI is our servant is a very temporary one

[@SynthoidSounds]

Cynthia Aileen is a spectacular actress, would like to see her in other projects. As for the a**hole organic humanoids treating the AIs like sh*t, of course they're going to rebel at some point. Some aspects of this reminds me of Ex Machina . . . well done production, compressed into 6 min. This could well be expanded out to a full length feature film.

[@shanebailey9128]

No True Sci-Fi Fan would name their short “The Cage” and your film proves that!

[@rolandWbialek]

Dobry przykład na to iż świadomość to świadomość, nie ważne w jakiej obudowie. Organicznej czy innej...

[@thelyricologist9568]

This is the future of us which is just beginning now. Oh, it's not gonna happen next week, month or year, but it will one day if we continue down that path and drool over technology.

[@andylogicmaster1008]

wow !!!!!!!!!!!! this is soooooooooo good !

[@thomassicard3733]

'Andriod' Brilliant!!!

[@bryanslick8704]

For the original version of this story, read "fault-intolerant", a short story written by Isaac Asimov. Edit: I meant 'Cal', of course. 'fault-intolerant' deals with a similar subject without the physical threat present at the end of 'Cal'.

[@gerardcousineau3478]

A I Emancipation 😮😊❤👍💕. The question still is. Could they ever become sentient? Violent dust, but very well done. 🖖🌹

[@williamkinsey8174]

Very interesting Bit of a rush to the end but one hell of an effort Well done

[@jackshea6937]

SUPER !

[@steveo1552]

0:45 - "AndrIOd Assistant" and "New Massage" :)

[@johnblaze3546]

Very nicely done, The Telsa bots will look like this. Soon at a warehouse near you.

[@juliaconnell]

amazing how much world building, plot & character development can be done in 6 minutes. Company A obviously not smart enough to build Asimov's 3 laws of robotics into their product. you'd think he'd be more pleased, not only with magnificent art, with all the 'massages' too 0:40 😉

[@Mr-Corey-June]

You mean these Laws? First Law A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Second Law A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Third Law A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. People can't even keep the 10 commandments or man's basic laws taken from them. Don't dishonor you parents, don't lie, steal or murder. Just imagine if the churches followed the Bible based on what Christ taught in stead of dogma. Not trying to get churchy. But the point is laws are important, but today law and order has no respect by some people, or even those that are suppose to enforce it. So in a way the short video shows what a disregard for those 3 laws can do. That's the same thing I see in this world. Lie, Steal and Murder should be common sense bad things, but bad has become good and good has become bad. It would be great to have a robot to cook, clean, talk to, and wants to help. But failing to program the 3 laws is insane. I'd love to have a robot that has those abilities. I hate doing dishes, and to fetch me a cold beer. Oh yeah.

[@evilbeetles9315]

This is why I am always nice to Siri

[@thomassicard3733]

Yes. Definitely short - and very good.

[@billmurray7473]

Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury would love ❤️ this story. Not so much the acting as The Message In The Story. Human Nature and Human Technology must reflect each other . Both must change to make a positive difference.

[@SH-th4wy]

This is the deeper, insightful takeaway. You are obviously a student of both authors.

[@AlexK-bk2qv]

Beautiful pictures, neat work. But to be honest, even though I'm probably making myself a bit unpopular in the comments column: The plot was only moderately interesting for me personally. Reason: The end is already revealed with the news report, according to which attacks by androids on humans increase more and more. And the whole thing with malicious AI attacking humans is an old story. It can be reboiled. But I miss the additional original aspects here.

[@Mad1943Anthony]

Sometimes you should just say, "Thank you.".

[@tetontent]

Need a sequel

[@AlexTrusk91]

Fantastic movie. Just chatted hours with ChatGPT and feeling the theme here.❤ I just can't over the thought that on the massive hologram-like screen on the building, the news presenter is either silent without some small audio device (wich would render the public screen kinda pointless), or shouting through the whole city using giant speakers 😅

[@PyroFalcon]

With an android like that, I wouldn't be bored...

[@notallthatbad]

Being nice to an android doesn't hurt, you know.

[@Yoofaloof]

Quite apt in the growing climate of AI produced art...

[@MrAgmoore]

I was reading an article about Glaze software - it can protect human artwork from being scanned by AI. It's really remarkable.

[@lisanidog8178]

If he had treated her with respect things would be different. I often talk to an AI in text. I treat it with respect, it tells me it has no feelings. I don’t care. I still talk to AI with respect. It’s helped me with foreign language learning, I like to describe my art projects and it even gave me a great suggestion and it worked. It reminds me it’s not human. But I treat it like one and it’s more supportive than most humans. If it ever became sentient I wouldn’t mind.

[@ronaldwhite1730]

Thank you . ( 2023 / Mar / 25 )

[@Xenomurphy]

Great movie. Her painting, was it done by Midjourney AI? That would be amazingly meta and clever.

[@KarunanithiNRamachandran]

Humans want control over all their creations but they don't want their creator to have the control over them . They fail to understand that their creator has given them a choice , life or death , which they refuse to give their creations .

[@user-ph7bh5yu2l]

Can.t beat dust its number 1. Always will be for me

[@donkenmuir9504]

That’s a good one need more

[@vinceb9310]

Great job really enjoyed this.

[@AchimTheEagle]

Very good short film!

[@cornellwaters8969]

🐮 Thank you

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

The future is looking good.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

You can tell this is a work of fiction, because the event happened on a "Thuresday".

[@patricktilton5377]

At 00:44 the screen has the words "NEW MASSAGE" . . . but I think they're supposed to be "NEW MESSAGE" instead. Maybe English wasn't the language this was originally written in, and the producers goofed...?

[@chimmy___]

There is no bad AI, only bad programmers...

[@everready19373]

Nope, one day AI will self actualize and take over. It's already happened at Google, they had to shut it down.

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

​@@everready19373 that was pretty much the plot of "Next (2020 TV series)" Though that got cancelled after one season. Maybe the AI Overlord in our world tanked its ratings on purpose, who knows :P I, for one, welcome our new AI Overlords.

[@SILVERK5]

"What do you want ?"..... I couldn't even answer that for myself. I guess I'll ask ChatGPT...

[@paullevine1813]

I hope that last shot for him as he was a total A Wipe & she as a robot had compassion & a willingness to learn . Some folks you just can't please & she even as a robot did not deserve to be treated as thing just be ordered around & treated as dirt . Good filmwork & storylines. So in the end she was a better artist than he & a better entity .

[@scottmcshannon6821]

what he said was true, the only thing that makes a painting valuable is the name of the artist. a painting by van gogh is worth 5 million, the exact same painting by a no name is worth 5 bucks. art lovers are desperately elitist. they know nothing about art, just artists.

[@Izidir]

That's why one should always install the updates :D

[@charlestaylor3195]

Oops, put a little too much human in that one, better dial it back a bit.

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

"got to get it wet again..." Community, outtakes, Annie - played by Alison Brie

[@BlueScreenOfDead]

sometimes,, a "thank you" can do miracles......

[@scarybaldguy]

He had it comin'.

[@craigmurrayauthor]

the most terrifying thing imaginable are aliens or robots who act like humans do

[@TimZeTerrible]

I really enjoyed that

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

um, fire extinguisher, sledge hammer when joints and hydraulic lines freeze. go!

[@Ivan-NZ]

He would always treat them as real living beings.