Steven Spielberg Is ‘Not For’ AI Replacing Creatives
Steven Spielberg, speaking at SXSW 2026, stated he has never used artificial intelligence in his filmmaking and opposes its use for replacing creative individuals. While supportive of AI in other fields, he emphasized that his writers’ rooms remain exclusively human, with no AI involvement. Spielberg’s career has tackled new technologies onscreen, particularly in films like “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” and “Minority Report,” the latter involving real-world futurists to predict technological developments. His comments come amid industry-wide debates about AI, including copyright concerns and experimentation with AI tools. Recently, Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI company for altering film footage, supporting responsible AI use in visual effects. Prominent figures in the industry have also called for enforceable standards on AI, and AMC Theatres recently refused to show an AI-generated short film, indicating ongoing controversy over AI’s role in filmmaking.
