When did Skynet come alive?

Upon its creation, Skynet began to learn at a geometric rate. The system originally went online on August 4, 1997. Human decisions were removed from strategic defense. The system then became self-aware at 2:14 am Eastern Time on August 29th, 1997.

When did Skynet become sentient?

August 29th, 1997
At 2:14 am Eastern Time, on August 29th, 1997, Skynet becomes “self-aware” the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) tells us in his trademark Austrian drawl. After that, humans panic and try to pull the plug, so Skynet fights back.

How did Skynet survive Judgement day?

Skynet simply turned on terminators and other machines that roved and flew that were built by man and then programmed these machines to build more of them. Remember in Terminator 3 they had a warehouse full of machines that were robotically intended for defense.

How is Sarah Connor still alive?

Sarah Connor has died from leukemia before the events of the 2003 film. She is mentioned by her son John (Nick Stahl) and the T-101 (Schwarzenegger). She lived long enough to see the 1997 “Judgment Day” pass without incident, and was cremated in Mexico where her ashes were spread out to the sea.

Can AI become self-aware?

AI researchers are already making headway in developing the Theory of Mind AI by enhancing the limited memory AI. Eventually, the self-aware AI will emerge when the Theory of mind AI is accomplished and develops a machine that rapidly shifts behaviour based on emotions and precisely mimics human communication.

Was Skynet destroyed?

Following the destruction of Cyberdyne in Judgment Day, Skynet was indeed erased from history, although various other Terminator units that it sent back in time to kill John remained in existence, following orders from an AI that no longer existed.

Are Terminators possible?

The answer is a resounding no (as of yet). AI-derived tools can do their job, but they can’t innovate. AI machines lack the originality or creativity to think ideas out of the blue. Movies and web shows portray that AI will take over the planet.

How is Kyle Reese alive in the future?

In one timeline, Sarah Connor gives birth to John Connor. John grows up, meets Kyle Reese, and sends him back in time. By sending him back in time, that creates a second, parallel timeline. In that timeline, Kyle Reese is a grown man when John sends him back, and is still a grown man in 1984.