There is such a divergence between the realities of artificial intelligence: where the field currently stands, future projections, etc., and the ways that it is portrayed in various forms of media. In this study I examined sources ranging from expert predictions and standings and news reports on developments in the field to different ways A.I. has been shown in various forms of media, as well as conducted a survey to gauge understanding and opinion on A.I. to explore the links between the coverage and portrayal of A.I. and the public's perception of the field.