James Cameron warns against AI replacing actors; calls text-prompt generated performances 'horrifying'; says its the opposite of cinema

Filmmaker James Cameron has voiced strong concerns about generative AI in Hollywood, calling the idea of replacing actors with AI-generated characters 'horrifying.' He emphasized that his filmmaking philosophy prioritizes human actors, with technology amplifying their craft, not replacing it. Cameron believes AI-generated performances from text prompts strip storytelling of its soul, highlighting the crucial creative exchange between actor and director.

James Cameron warns against AI replacing actors; calls text-prompt generated performances 'horrifying'; says its the opposite of cinema
Filmmaker James Cameron has voiced strong concerns about generative AI in Hollywood, calling the idea of replacing actors with AI-generated characters 'horrifying.' He emphasized that his filmmaking philosophy prioritizes human actors, with technology amplifying their craft, not replacing it. Cameron believes AI-generated performances from text prompts strip storytelling of its soul, highlighting the crucial creative exchange between actor and director.