The "A.I." (my opinion) existed since 1980 at least. If you want to go there.

The problem is there is ex post facto stuff going on here so it could've been created in the future and have an effect before it's created. Don't try to overanalyze things. Try to find out WHO these storybook characters actually are at the base. I have no idea on most of them but they've existed since the 1800s according to the "air loom gang". Everything in the spirit is based on the material, they were people...find out who.