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Spielberg Bars AI From Creative Decisions as Universal Dedicates New Theater

He insisted machines stay out of storytelling in favor of AI confined to behind-the-scenes planning.

Director Steven Spielberg poses on the red carpet as he arrives for the screening of the film "The BFG" (Le Bon Gros Geant) out of competition at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 14, 2016.  REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • Steven Spielberg spoke at the dedication of the Steven Spielberg Theater on the Universal Studios lot, celebrating his long-standing partnership with the studio.
  • The director drew a clear boundary by ruling out any use of AI for creative decision-making or as a non-human collaborator in his films.
  • Spielberg has not deployed AI in his productions to date but said he supports its ethical application for tasks like budgeting and scheduling.
  • Recalling his Jurassic Park experience, he warned that unchecked AI development could displace human talent across the industry.
  • He continues as executive producer on the upcoming Jurassic World: Rebirth, which opens in theaters on July 2.