George Lucas says AI will simplify filmmaking, compares opposition to horse‑carriage era

George Lucas, the 82‑year‑old creator of *Star Wars*, told the interview magazine A Rabbit’s Foot that artificial intelligence will make the process of making movies “much easier” and that resistance to the technology is futile. He likened AI sceptics to people who once rejected automobiles in favor of horse‑drawn carriages, saying, “There’s nothing you can do about it. That’s progress, it’s the future.”

Lucas emphasized that responsibility for the content created with AI lies with the creators, not the tool, adding that AI could even help identify fabricated material. He also criticized the growing influence of focus groups and fan‑driven feedback on studio decisions, arguing that audiences often don’t know what they want to see.

The remarks echo Lucas’s own history of championing disruptive technologies—from pioneering digital effects with Industrial Light & Magic to helping launch Pixar. His comments enter a broader Hollywood debate in which filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan and Guillermo del Toro have voiced strong opposition to AI, while others see it as a productive tool for pre‑production, visual effects and post‑production.

Industry observers note that Lucas’s endorsement may shape perceptions of AI’s role in cinema, but the discussion about copyright, employment and artistic integrity is likely to continue.