Steven Spielberg Speaks Out: No AI in Front of the Camera – Yet!
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg draws the line on AI in filmmaking, highlighting the need to protect creativity and human talent.
Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg, known for iconic films like Jaws, Jurassic Park, and E.T., has expressed his concern about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in the entertainment industry — especially in creative decision-making roles.
Speaking at a Universal Studios event celebrating the dedication of the Steven Spielberg Theater, the director reflected on the evolving role of technology in filmmaking. While Spielberg acknowledges AI’s growing importance in healthcare and behind-the-scenes movie planning, he made it clear that he is not ready to let AI influence storytelling or artistic choices.
“I don’t want AI making any creative decisions that I can’t make myself,” said Spielberg in an interview with Reuters.
The comment comes in the wake of his earlier work, A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), a film that explored emotion, humanity, and love through the lens of a sentient android child — long before tools like ChatGPT or advanced AI were a reality.
Despite the film’s futuristic themes, Spielberg emphasized that the movie was more about emotional intelligence than technological development. He now worries about AI taking over jobs and creative roles, similar to how CGI once replaced traditional animators during the production of Jurassic Park.
“That kind of made certain careers somewhat extinct,” Spielberg recalled, referencing the shift from stop-motion animation to computer-generated imagery.
Still, the filmmaker isn’t entirely dismissing AI — he’s open to its responsible use in planning and logistics. But for now, he’s firm: no AI in front of the camera.
Tech Takeaway:
While AI continues to reshape industries, Spielberg’s remarks serve as a reminder that human creativity remains irreplaceable — at least for now.
