Guillermo del Toro isn't mincing words when it comes to artificial intelligence.In a recent interview with NPR, the legendary director drew a direct line between Victor Frankenstein's arrogance and modern tech culture. Del Toro said his concern isn't artificial intelligence but "natural stupidity," noting that Frankenstein's character mirrors tech entrepreneurs who create "without considering the consequences."When asked about his stance on AI, del Toro's response was blunt. "I'd rather die," he said.The 61-year-old director made clear he has zero interest in generative AI and hopes to keep it that way for the rest of his career. It's a hard line in the sand from a visual storyteller as Hollywood wrestles with how AI fits into the creative process. - YouTube youtu.be Where AI Stands in Hollywood Right NowThe film and television industry has been grappling with AI integration in increasingly public ways over the last few years. The 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes put artificial intelligence front and center as writers and actors fought for protections against being replaced by algorithms. After nearly five months of striking, the WGA secured important wins, including rules that AI can't write or rewrite literary material and can't be used as source material for projects.As we've covered on No Film School, AI's presence in filmmaking is growing. There are AI-generated short films, AI actors, AI directors, and even feature-length animated movies being made almost entirely with AI. Netflix has released specific guidelines for AI use, requiring transparency when AI generates content and prohibiting its...
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