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Director Gore Verbinski Slams AI's Threat to Creativity

11/16/2025

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Gore Verbinski, the Oscar-winning director, warns that generative AI detracts from the arts.
He says AI should focus on solving real-world issues rather than replacing storytelling and creativity.
He warns AI could reduce quality as it learns from prior outputs.
His film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die envisions a man fighting AI domination.
The film is set for release on February 13 amid Hollywood debates about AI’s role.

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Gore Verbinski, the Oscar-winning director, warns that generative AI detracts from the arts.
He says AI should focus on solving real-world issues rather than replacing storytelling and creativity.
He warns AI could reduce quality as it learns from prior outputs.
His film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die envisions a man fighting AI domination.
The film is set for release on February 13 amid Hollywood debates about AI’s role.