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Simu Liu Slams AI's Threat to Human Actors
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- Simu Liu (actor) opposes AI replacing background actors after Kevin O’Leary (Shark Tank) suggested it could reduce production costs.
- Liu called O’Leary’s comments tone deaf.
- He recounts his rise from background actor to star to illustrate the value of human contributions.
- Liu states, "Art is art because it’s human," to explain why AI threatens cinema.
- Liu’s stance reflects a broader resistance among filmmakers against AI in the industry.
