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Guillermo del Toro: Why He'd 'Rather Die' Than Use AI in Filmmaking

Guillermo del Toro has taken a firm stance against using artificial intelligence in his films. The acclaimed director declared he would "rather die" than incorporate generative AI into his filmmaking process. He compared modern AI developers to Victor Frankenstein's arrogance in creating without considering consequences. Del Toro believes the real danger isn't the technology itself but the "natural stupidity" behind its potential misuse.

Key Points: Guillermo del Toro Vows Never to Use AI in His Films

  • Director compares AI developers to Frankenstein's blind arrogance
  • Calls "natural stupidity" the real danger behind AI misuse
  • Vows to remain uninterested in AI until he dies
  • Explains true risk lies in human mishandling of technology
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Guillermo del Toro would 'rather die' than use Generative AI in films

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro declares he'd "rather die" than use generative AI in filmmaking, comparing AI developers to Frankenstein's arrogance.

"I'd rather die - Guillermo del Toro on using AI in films"

Los Angeles, Oct 26

The three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is fiercely against the revolutionary tech of artificial intelligence (AI).

He asserted that he would “rather die” than use artificial intelligence, “particularly generative AI”, in any of his future films, reports ‘Variety’.

During a recent sit-down with NPR, he compared the growing cultural fascination surrounding the controversial tech to the “arrogance” displayed by the titular literary madman in his Netflix adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’.

He said, “AI, particularly generative AI, I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I’m 61, and 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’”.

As per ‘Variety’, the ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ director explained that the true dangers aren’t with the technology itself, but with “natural stupidity”, which could drive the mishandling of AI.

He added that “natural stupidity” is what pushes “most of the world’s worst features”. He went on to connect the character of Victor Frankenstein to those at the forefront of AI development.

He shared, “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’, adapted from Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel of the same name, stars Jacob Elordi, Oscar Issac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Ineson. The film is set to drop on Netflix on November 7.

- IANS

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Rohit P
His comparison to Frankenstein is spot on! We're creating technology without thinking about consequences. Reminds me of how we sometimes rush into new things in India without proper planning. 🧠
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Aditya G
While I respect his stance, I think AI can be a useful tool if used responsibly. In India's film industry, it could help smaller filmmakers with limited budgets. Balance is key! 🤔
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, I appreciate how Indian cinema still values human storytelling. Hollywood could learn from this perspective. Del Toro is absolutely right about preserving human creativity.
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Karthik V
"Natural stupidity" is the real problem indeed! We see this in so many areas - from traffic rules to environmental issues. Technology is just a tool, but how we use it matters most. 🙏
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Michael C
Interesting perspective from an Indian context - our rich storytelling traditions like Ramayana and Mahabharata were created through human imagination. AI can never replicate that soul and cultural depth.

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