Privacy of Personal Information
Throughout the film, The Terminator makes use of publicly available information, like phone books, to track down Sarah Connor. This shows how easily accessible data can be exploited maliciously, demonstrating the importance of being careful spreading personal information online. The Terminator displays the dangers of personal information being publicly available even before the internet has made it more available than ever.
The Danger of Fully Autonomous AI
The conflict of The Terminator is started by Skynet's ability to become self-aware and make independent decisions, displaying the risks of unchecked automation. Automation without human oversight can become dangerous as the AI system was able to override its original purpose and become a threat. The film demonstrated the need for ethical frameworks to guide the development of autonomous AI technologies. Such frameworks could ensure ai systems remain aligned with human values and would prevent automated automation