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Renowned director Guillermo del Toro, known for his distinctive cinematic vision, has unequivocally stated his rejection of generative artificial intelligence, declaring he would “rather die” than incorporate the technology into his filmmaking process.
In a recent interview with NPR, the 61-year-old filmmaker expressed his unwavering commitment to human artistry. “AI, particularly generative AI – I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested,” del Toro asserted. “I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. … The other day, somebody wrote me an email, said, ‘What is your stance on AI?’ And my answer was very short. I said, ‘I’d rather die.'”
The use of generative AI in the entertainment industry has become a contentious issue, dividing professionals into fervent advocates and outspoken opponents. This technological debate has even extended to governments, with the Japanese government reportedly urging companies like Open AI to implement measures preventing plagiarism of its thriving anime industry.
Del Toro further articulated his opposition by drawing a compelling parallel between the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein from his upcoming film and modern-day “tech bros” who propagate AI without fully considering its long-term ramifications.
“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity,” he stated, highlighting a core philosophical stance. “I think that’s what drives most of the world’s worst features. But I did want it to have the arrogance of Victor [Frankenstein] be similar in some ways to the tech bros. He’s kind of blind, creating something without considering the consequences and I think we have to take a pause and consider where we’re going.”
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, is slated for a limited theatrical engagement before its Netflix premiere on November 7.