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Simu Liu Slams O'Leary's AI Proposal, Defends Workers

10/26/2025

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Simu Liu, the Canadian actor, criticized investor Kevin O'Leary's proposal to replace extras with AI, saying it unfairly blames low-paid workers and ignores high-earning executives.
The move comes amid broader industry concern about AI's impact on jobs, as tools like Sora 2 raise copyright and security worries.
SAG-AFTRA urges human-centered creativity as Disney and Lionsgate struggle to achieve efficiency gains.

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Simu Liu, the Canadian actor, criticized investor Kevin O'Leary's proposal to replace extras with AI, saying it unfairly blames low-paid workers and ignores high-earning executives.
The move comes amid broader industry concern about AI's impact on jobs, as tools like Sora 2 raise copyright and security worries.
SAG-AFTRA urges human-centered creativity as Disney and Lionsgate struggle to achieve efficiency gains.