Andrew Garfield discusses portraying Sam Altman in Artificial

Actor Andrew Garfield shared reflections on his portrayal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a Q&A at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Garfield, who plays Altman in the upcoming biopic Artificial directed by Luca Guadagnino, described a period of deep admiration for the tech executive.

Garfield noted that his initial impression of Altman was shaped by his congressional testimony, where the CEO spoke about AI transparency, risks, and his lack of equity in OpenAI. The actor described Altman as appearing altruistic and courageous, particularly regarding his identity as an openly gay tech leader.

The film Artificial chronicles the founding of OpenAI and the events surrounding Altman's temporary removal and subsequent rehiring. While Garfield stopped short of direct criticism regarding recent developments at OpenAI, he expressed concerns about the future of human autonomy in the face of advancing technology.