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Filmmakers raise AI concerns at Venice Film Festival

Overview

During the Venice International Film Festival, filmmakers have raised various concerns regarding the rise of artificial intelligence.

Director Danny Boyle expressed apprehension about AI replacing essential societal roles, specifically journalism and teaching. He described the current trajectory of AI development as ‘insane’ and questioned if automated journalists would have the capacity to challenge the tech giants that created them.

Director Giuseppe Tornatore also addressed the technology at a symposium focused on the future of creativity. While expressing curiosity about AI, he highlighted ethical boundaries, specifically criticizing the use of technology to simulate conversations with deceased individuals, which he characterized as a ‘mad promise of immortality’.

Entities

Maggie Gyllenhaal · The Sun · Vatican · James Graham · Venice International Film Festival

Timeline

7 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Giuseppe Tornatore warns of ethical boundaries for AI in Venice
Director Giuseppe Tornatore warned of ethical boundaries in AI during a Venice Film Festival symposium, citing concerns over technology used to simulate conversations with the deceased.
9 days ago

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Danny Boyle warns of AI risks to journalism at Venice Film Festival
Director Danny Boyle warned at the Venice Film Festival that AI poses a threat to journalism and teaching, questioning if automated systems can truly hold power to account.

Sources

askanews.it · deadline.com · moviemag.it · mpelembe.net · notizie.it · quotidiano.net · quotidianodelsud.it · screendaily.com · thepeoplesmovies.com · vanityfair.it