Abstract
This essay examines the portrayal of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern fiction, focusing on William Gibson's Neuromancer (1984) and Ian McEwan's Machines Like Me (2019). By analyzing these texts, the paper explores how contemporary literature grapples with the ethical, philosophical, and social implications of AI, highlighting the evolving relationship between humans and machines. The study aims to understand how fiction not only reflects but also shapes societal attitudes toward AI, offering insights into potential futures where the line between human and machine blurs.
