Ridley Scott to Focus More on A.I. Than Aliens in ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel

I dont think hes talking about AI in the traditional sense. The black goo is a form of AI after all.

Personally I can’t wait to see what Ridley has done with Blomkamp’s ideas. I think for storyline purposes Origae 6 will be a different viewpoint on LV426. Blomkamp certainly wanted to explore AI which can be seen in his concept work.

I think the overlap between Blomkamp’s approach for a new Alien movie, is what put Alien 5 on hold.

Alien Covenant shows David putting evolution into reverse. He lets the Neomorph and xenomorph share the palace when humans are present, and celebrates the birth of the xenomorph. Alien Awakening therefore is post-this state. Post-equality, and equality was post-inequality

I like this direction, it's different and fresh. We've done the human side for 4 films (6 including AvP) and it's nice to explore other sides of the mythos and open new avenues. The AI has always had a part in the saga and I'm glad they're in the limelight while the humans are the subplot now. Doesn't necessarily mean we won't get any human elements but this is David's show. Fox trusts Ridley to break new ground and so do I.

I'm fine with the focus on the AI. Androids have been a major plot point since the first movie.

If this is the case ill be glad to jump ship here. so Alien is now even further from alien, first they turned alien into space Frankenstein and now its terminator in space. why not just make a different franchise instead of tacking Alien on to his AI movie and deluding the alien films. its quite sad to see RS cannibalizing the Alien franchise...

i was hoping RS learned from his last 2 movies "Prometheus And AC" but i guess not hes just going to get worse.. i think ill stick to comics and fan work as thats where the real talent is. 

RS seems to have become lazy and lost his ability to form a story that holds any continuity. 

Excellent point pakistan. The history of the mutagen most definitely makes a great story of AI.