overlord

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There’s even a plot point involving an algorithmic overlord that creates randomly generated armies: “Ghostbusters” with AI slop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

If not wanting my robot assistant/future overlord to have an image tool makes me an A.I. elitist, as Altman implies, then I will proudly fit myself for a monocle.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

"I think Your Idol is such a banger," says Kang about song the Saja Boys sing while feeding the souls of their audience to the evil overlord Gwi-Ma.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

It’s fairly obvious who Hawley channeled to create Prodigy’s overlord, whereas Sandra Yi Sencindiver’s Yutani fits a concept; she’s all silk tailoring and iron will.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Immortal, too, their cowherds are—their shepherds— Phaethousa and Lampeti'a, sweetly braided nymphs that divine Neaira bore to the overlord of high noon, Helios.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer