Since there is debate about whether to use artificial intelligence Hollywood—and how much people should rely on it—continues to add another rather vocal opponent to the chorus of writers and directors railing against the technology. This man Breaking Bad And Better call Saul creator Vince Gilligan.
In an extensive interview with Polygon about his upcoming Apple TV series: For manyThe topic of artificial intelligence came up, and Gilligan did not mince his words.
“I haven't used ChatGPT because no one has ever put a shotgun to my head and forced me to do it,” Gilligan said. “I will never use it. No offense to those who do this.”
Gilligan now stands alongside other prominent creators who have spoken publicly on the topic of artificial intelligence and its role in film and television. Recently, Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein) made it clear that he does not plan to use AI in his work.
“AI, especially generative AI, doesn’t interest me and never will,” he said. Diversity. “I’m 61 years old and I hope I can not be interested in him at all until I die.”
Del Toro then recalled someone recently asking him where he stood on the topic of AI. His answer was simple: “I’d rather die.”
Another famous screenwriter and beloved actress recently spoke out about the technology's growing popularity, calling it a “huge annoyance.” Emma Thompson, best known for playing Sybil Trelawney in the Harry Potter franchise and starring in Nanny McPhee films and is an accomplished screenwriter and screenwriter. She has written numerous films over the years, including 1995's. Reason and Sensibility – for which she received an Oscar – both Nanny McPhee films and even played an uncredited script role in 2005. Pride and Prejudice.
During a speech at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert– she spoke out about the influx of AI. “When I write something, I put it in a Word document,” she says. “And lately the Word document keeps saying, 'Do you want me to rewrite this for you?' And I end up just saying, “I don’t need you to fucking rewrite what I just wrote.” Will you fuck off? Just fuck off! I'm so annoyed.”
These comments from the prolific Hollywood writers come as the film, television and video game industries are figuring out what AI will mean for the future of their businesses. Other big names have spoken out against the use of this technology, including Steven SpielbergBye Christopher Nolan suggested a more cautiously optimistic approach.
