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Stranger Things Documentary Director Disputes ChatGPT Writing Allegations

The filmmaker says a year of access revealed no unethical AI use.

Overview

  • Fans pointed to blurry browser tabs in Netflix’s making‑of film as possible evidence of ChatGPT use while the Duffer Brothers worked in Google Docs.
  • Martina Radwan told The Hollywood Reporter she never observed generative‑AI being used unethically and argued that having a tool open does not prove authorship.
  • The documentary confirms parts of the final season’s script were still being written during production, intensifying scrutiny of the writing process.
  • Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have not responded publicly to the AI accusations despite multiple outlets requesting comment.
  • Despite the backlash, Season 5 registered strong early performance on Netflix’s charts, with all episodes and the documentary now streaming.