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photo courtesy of ThisIsEngineering on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Released Jan.23, 2026, “Mercy” is a science-fiction action thriller that places artificial intelligence at the center of the justice system poses a controversial question:  Can an AI judge be more trustworthy than human judgment?  While the film succeeds as an engaging and immersive thriller, its final message raises concerns about whether the film ultimately encourages audiences to sympathize with artificial intelligence more than it should. Set in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2029, the story follows Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt), who must prove his innocence in the murder of his…