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Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Debuts on Apple TV+ With “Made by Humans” Credit as He Denounces AI

The Breaking Bad creator calls current AI tools plagiarism, rejecting their use.

Overview

  • Apple TV+ premiered Pluribus on November 7 with two episodes now streaming and Rhea Seehorn leading the cast.
  • The series closes with the on-screen message, “This show was made by humans,” signaling a deliberate authorship statement.
  • In a Variety interview, Vince Gilligan said, “I hate AI,” describing it as an energy‑intensive plagiarism machine sold by ultra‑wealthy tech interests.
  • He said he will not use AI in his own work and cautioned that truly sentient AI would raise questions about slavery and exploitation.
  • Early reception was strong, with a reported 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, as coverage tied his stance to wider pushback against AI in entertainment.