Overview
- Speaking on NPR’s Fresh Air, del Toro declared he is not interested in generative AI and said he would “rather die” than use it in his work.
- He argued the core danger lies with people, calling it “natural stupidity,” and likened some AI evangelists’ hubris to Victor Frankenstein.
- Frankenstein opened in limited theaters on October 17 and will stream on Netflix on November 7, with promotion emphasizing practical, human-made effects.
- Coverage places his position within Hollywood’s wider clash over AI that followed the 2023 strikes, as unions and creators press for limits and protections.
- In contrast to his approach, Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos has acknowledged AI-generated final footage in the series The Eternaut earlier this year.