Ben Affleck Defends Using AI in New Movie Animals
Affleck said the technology supported production on the film and called it a model for ethical use in Hollywood.
- On Wednesday, filmmaker Ben Affleck revealed at the Bloomberg Screentime event that he used AI "for lots of things" in his upcoming Netflix thriller Animals, though he remained hesitant to specify exactly which elements.
- Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI company Affleck founded, for $587 million earlier this year; he continues serving as senior adviser to the streamer, guiding technological development.
- Affleck dismissed Skynet-style disruption fears as propaganda, describing AI as "another form of computing" and arguing that such concerns dissolve once filmmakers gain a sense of control over the tools.
- The kidnapping movie Animals, starring Affleck alongside actor Gillian Anderson and actor Kerry Washington, demonstrates his ethical AI approach, though he insisted directors cannot simply prompt a machine to create a successful film.
- Beyond filmmaking, Affleck expressed greater concern about "learned helplessness" and a 30% rise in college grades, arguing that film remains one of the least likely domains to be disintermediated by artificial intelligence.
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The use of artificial intelligence has ceased to be a taboo in Hollywood. Even though some established filmmakers have spoken out against such technology, such as Guillermo del Toro or Christopher Nolan, industry leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to speak positively about the tool. Even, to be honest about its ... Continue reading "Ben Affleck, without filters on his new film for Netflix: "I used AI for many things"
Ben Affleck stands by controversial AI use in ‘Animals'
Ben Affleck has shared more about his decision to use AI while making his new Netflix movie Animals.The actor is directing the crime thriller and also stars in it with Gillian Anderson and Kerry Washington.Affleck said AI was used...
The actor explained in an interview why he had worked with artificial intelligence in the production of his latest film.
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Ben Affleck defends decision to use AI in new movie 'Animals': 'We did use it'
Ben Affleck defends decision to use AI in new movie 'AnimalsBen Affleck has confessed that he used artificial intelligence in his new movie, Animals.In a new interview with Bloomberg, the actor and filmmaker revealed that he used AI "for lots of things" in his new Netflix film, insisting it's...
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