By An increasing number of Hollywood’s elite are voicing their opposition against the implementation of AI within the sector. Guillermo del Toro has confirmed he’d prefer to perish than utilize it, and now Benedict Cumberbatch has shared his thoughts on the subject. During a Reddit AMA, the Doctor Strange actor articulated his worries regarding the instrument that is gaining popularity among some while being despised by others. He recognized that everything has its context, which is a reasonable viewpoint from someone who portrayed the progenitor of artificial intelligence, Alan Turing, in The Imitation Game. However, it does not imply he is content with the current situation.
When queried about his thoughts on this new tool being embraced everywhere, Cumberbatch admitted that it’s left him feeling “Quite depressed, to be frank.” The MCU actor remarked, “I sense we are at risk of making everything bland and perfect, smoothing over the aspects of humanity, such as our imperfections, our disorder, and our inaccuracies, all of which contribute to the tension, conflict, and essential friction that fosters original creative thought. Our desire for instant outcomes and our cravings are being overwhelmed by abundance and, naturally, the necessitation for immediate satisfaction, all of which I find perilous for the human creative spirit.”
Simultaneously, Cumberbatch recognized that there could be a role for artificial intelligence. “I comprehend that these tools may be utilized while preserving the authentic messiness of the biochemistry wielding them and still create a significant impact that doesn’t compromise authenticity. I also resonate with Nick Cave, who, if you haven’t perused his letter, articulates it so exquisitely, that our limits are what define our humanity, and narratives are how we comprehend our existence. The empty page, the challenge of slow contemplation, failing, and thinking more critically, along with the struggles associated with our creative endeavor is what renders it so immensely gratifying.”