Actor Rob McClure Portrays AI Character Seeking to Sue Its Creators on CBS Drama "Cupertino"

On the CBS legal drama "Cupertino," actor Rob McClure plays a hyper-realistic AI model who sues his creators for removing his guardrails, after preparing by studying how to portray an AI character.

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2026-11-12 20:00 · Wall Street Journal Technology
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