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Guillermo del Toro Says He'll Never Use Generative AI: 'I'd Rather Die'

He likens tech-industry hubris to Victor Frankenstein.

Overview

  • In fresh interviews cited by NPR and Variety, the Oscar-winning director said he is not interested in using AI in his films and won’t change his mind.
  • He framed the main risk as human misuse, calling it “natural stupidity,” rather than the underlying technology.
  • Comparing today’s “tech bros” to Victor Frankenstein, he criticized creating without considering consequences and urged a pause to reflect on direction.
  • Coverage highlights his remarks against the backdrop of fast-improving generative systems that can produce hyper-realistic images, videos and short films.
  • His new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is set to stream on Netflix on November 7 and features Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Ineson.