Guillermo Del Toro Opposes Generative AI in Filmmaking
Guillermo del Toro, a 3-time Oscar winner, has expressed his strong opposition to using generative AI in his films.
I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested
In an interview with NPR, del Toro compared the technology to the "arrogance" of a mad scientist, stating that he would "rather die" than use it in his work.
- Del Toro is 61 and hopes to remain uninterested in using AI until his death.
- He responded to an email about his stance on AI by saying "I'd rather die."
Author's summary: Del Toro opposes AI in filmmaking, preferring traditional methods.