I agree with your ideas about how science fiction sometimes reflects reality. Elon Musk is one of my personal heroes. He continues to blow my mind with his forward thinking ideas. Have you seen the interview with Elon when he is asked if this present time, is actually just a simulation. He couldn't even answer it and is not certain if this is reality is real or we are just in a simulation. Also, if you haven't seen it, check out Ex Machina. It's right up there for one of the best A.I. science fiction films. Cheers.