Last month, the newest season of the dystopian sci-fi series Black Mirror debuted on Netflix to widespread acclaim. While numerous viewers enjoyed the fresh episodes in Season 7, some social media users started to speculate on what a series with a more hopeful perspective on technology might resemble.

That concept could soon turn into a reality.

As reported by Business Insider, Google has introduced a new entertainment project named “100 Zeroes” in partnership with Range Media Partners, the production firm known for films such as A Complete Unknown and Longlegs. The aim? To transform how technology is depicted in film and television.

Though the initiative does involve some product placement—like characters using Android devices instead of iPhones—Google’s larger intent is to cultivate a more favorable cultural view of technology, especially among younger viewers.

The 100 Zeroes initiative began quietly last year, contributing to the marketing budget for the indie horror movie Cuckoo. While Google didn’t shape the film’s content, the 100 Zeroes logo was featured in the opening credits, indicating its financial support. This type of discreet backing for independent projects aimed at Gen Z aligns perfectly with the content Google wishes to promote.

These projects could eventually be acquired by major studios or streaming services like Netflix. Importantly, Google is not leveraging YouTube as a distribution method for this initiative. Instead, the company is concentrating on conventional entertainment platforms to engage a wider audience.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Google clarified that 100 Zeroes is not a new production house. “This is not a new studio,” the company explained. “It’s an initiative led by our Platforms & Devices team, which encompasses Android. We’re collaborating with Range to support the creative community in incorporating advanced technologies and platforms, like XR and AI, into their filmmaking.”

Despite increasing enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies, many artists and creatives have voiced doubts about integrating artificial intelligence into the creative process. From concerns over authenticity to anxieties about job losses, the role of AI in film and television has ignited substantial discussion.

Through 100 Zeroes, Google aspires to fill that void by presenting its AI tools and other technologies to filmmakers in a nurturing and cooperative manner. One of the first significant projects under this initiative is “AI On Screen,” a collaboration between Google and Range that finances short films delving into AI-related themes. Selected projects from this program might even evolve into full-length features.

Thus, for those dreaming of a “tech-positive” rendition of Black Mirror, Google’s 100 Zeroes could be the initial step towards realizing that vision.