Emily Blunt Expresses Fear of AI, Refuses Use in Film

Actress Emily Blunt has stated she is 'terrified of AI' and chose not to utilize it in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, 'Disclosure Day'.

30 May, 14:28 — 30 May, 19:47

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The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence into creative industries, particularly filmmaking, has sparked significant debate and concern among artists. Emily Blunt's vocal apprehension and proactive refusal to use AI in a major production highlights the growing anxieties within Hollywood regarding AI's potential impact on jobs and artistic integrity.

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Emily Blunt Says She Is ‘Terrified of AI’ and Refused to Use it on ‘Disclosure Day’

Emily Blunt is “terrified” of AI and chose not to rely on it during a pivotal sequence in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film “Disclosure Day.” The Spielberg-directed sci-fi film follows a Kansas City TV meteorologist, played by Blunt, who is suddenly overcome by a mysterious extraterrestrial force while taping a weather segment live on air. The […]

By Todd Spangler

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual93d ago

Emily Blunt Says She’s “Terrified” of AI, Chose Not to Use It in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’

"I said maybe I could come in and we’ll just do a range of weird sounds," the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' actress recalls in finding another way to pull off one of her character's most unusual scenes.

By Lexi Carson

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Emily Blunt Says She Is ‘Terrified of AI’ and Refused to Use it on ‘Disclosure Day’

Emily Blunt Says She’s “Terrified” of AI, Chose Not to Use It in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’

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