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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For his new thriller "Animals", actor and director Ben Affleck relies on artificial intelligence. However, it is not about replacing people, but rather about a "believable reality".
BEN AFFLECK has revealed that he used artificial intelligence in the production of his new movie “Animals” for Netflix.
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Ben Affleck doesn't make a secret of the fact that he came to the aid of his new film "Animals" AI. However, the Hollywood star did not reveal exactly what he used the technique for.
Animals | Ben Affleck thriller used AI for "lots of things", he says
Ben Affleck says his forthcoming Netflix thriller, Animals, uses AI “for lots of things,” but adds that it’s a “very human movie.” It isn’t too surprising that Ben Affleck’s into artificial intelligence, given that he sold his tech company, InterPositive, to Netflix for a reported $600m earlier this year. By the sounds of things, Affleck ... Animals | Ben Affleck thriller used AI for “lots of things”, he says
'Animals': Ben Affleck Says He Used AI "For Lots Of Things" On His New Movie But Won't Say What
Well, this should ruffle a lot of feathers. THR reports that Ben Affleck disclosed at Bloomberg’s 2026 Screentime event last night that he used AI “for lots of things” on his upcoming movie “Animals,” hitting Netflix and select theaters on October 9. As for what things in particular? Affleck isn’t telling, and likened revealing how he used AI on the film to a stage magician revealing their tricks before a show. Continue reading ‘Animals’: Ben Af…
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