Corrected entry: The story is that SkyNet launches missiles against enemies of the US so that they would in return launch missiles against the US. But this is set in the present day, and computers have never been given control of launching nuclear missiles. Computers have only been given control of the warning systems, with no ability to control launches directly, virus/AI or not.
Sol Parker
30th Sep 2003
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
15th Jul 2003
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Corrected entry: When Arnie is swiped off the end of the crane, we see it blowing in the wind as the crane speeds down the road. This particular part of the crane weighs several hundred lbs. and should not be blowing in the wind.
Correction: It wasn't blowing in the wind. It was swinging with momentum after it collided with the fire truck.
Correction: But we have to assume that in this scenario the computer has total control of the missiles, other wise there would be no point to Skynet - it's been designed from the start to be able to control the entire defense network.