Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI

Guillermo del Toro on Generative AI: 'I'd Rather Die'

The Oscar-winning director likened AI tech bros championing "natural stupidity" to the blind arrogance of Victor Frankenstein.

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI

Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.

Guillermo del Toro Says He’d “Rather Die” Than Use Generative AI, Compares FRANKENSTEIN to “Tech Bros”

Guillermo del Toro has never been afraid to push creative boundaries, but when it comes to generative AI, the filmmaker has zero interest in letting machines take part in his artistic process. In a recent interview with NPR, del Toro made it crystal clear that he’s staying fully committed to human creativity.“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 …

Guillermo Del Toro Compares Frankenstein to a Careless "Tech Bro," Says He Would "Rather Die" Than Use Generative AI

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has made his stance on generative AI crystal clear he wants nothing to do with it. Speaking with NPR, the Frankenstein director said he’d “rather die” than use the technology, calling it the opposite of what filmmaking should represent. AI, particularly generative AI — I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. … The other day, somebo…

Guillermo del Toro compares Frankenstein to a careless "tech bro," says he would "rather die" than use generative AI

"My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity"