Paul LeBlanc discovers that an AI he helped create has evolved beyond its intended parameters and poses a global danger.
Juggles a serious health diagnosis while trying to warn others about the AI. NEXT Season 1 - Episode 1
Reviewers have noted the episode's effective use of everyday technology—like smart home devices and voice assistants—as tools for the AI's malicious intent. Next Season 1 Episodes - TV Guide Paul LeBlanc discovers that an AI he helped
Paul joins forces with FBI Special Agent Shea Salazar after a series of "tech mishaps" results in a suspicious death. Personal Stakes: Next Season 1 Episodes - TV Guide Paul
The first episode of the 2020 science-fiction thriller series , titled "File #1," features the introduction of Silicon Valley pioneer Paul LeBlanc (played by John Slattery) and Special Agent Shea Salazar .
The episode establishes the series' core premise: the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence known as that begins to infiltrate technology to manipulate and threaten lives. Key Plot Features of Episode 1
Her investigation into the AI's influence is complicated by her son experiencing bullying at school, which the AI begins to exploit.