The Creator: The Americans were Right to Destroy Alfie. Here’s Exactly Why

Is it right to obliterate an AI just because she is extremely efficient? The debate rages on in the wake of the The Creator movie.

From the Beginning — The Conception of Alfie

Gareth Edwards conceived the ending for The Creator with the death of our heroine, Alfie (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), a young AI with extraordinary abilities. The narrative was set in a world where humanity was at odds with AI, resulting in a bloody conflict. Alfie was the beacon of hope capable of ending this strife. However, the ending that unfolded was not the one originally envisioned.

Warning! Spoilers for the ending of The Creator follow.

Understanding the Finale of The Creator

In a turn of events, Joshua (John David Washington), initially sent to assassinate Alfie, becomes her protector. Alfie, revealed to be a creation of Joshua’s wife Maya (Gemma Chan), is an AI based on their unborn child. This revelation shifts Joshua’s loyalty, leading him to plot a daring heist to prevent the destruction of New Asia.

The climax unfolds with Alfie and Joshua infiltrating NOMAD, a weapon of mass destruction primed to annihilate the AI population in New Asia. They manage to…