‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation

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What happened

The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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