Peter Jackson Defends AI as a “Special Effect", Thinks It’s Why Andy Serkis WIll Never Win an Oscar For Gollum (opens in new tab)

While a lot of filmmakers are sounding alarms over AI creeping into Hollywood, Peter Jackson seems far less rattled by it. The legendary Lord of the Rings director addressed the topic during a masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival, where he was honored with an Honorary Palme d’Or, and his take on AI in filmmaking was a lot more measured than some fans may have expected.Jackson admitted that AI technology comes with serious concerns, joking that it’s “going to destroy the world,” but when it...