Director James Cameron warns about the rise of AI in film, saying “I told you so in 1984!”
James Cameron: AI and the Threat to Humanity
Director James Cameron recently expressed his concerns about certain aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a captivating interview. He pointed out that he had already warned the world about this threat in his iconic 1984 film, “The Terminator.”
While the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) are currently on strike, citing concerns about the rise of AI, Cameron believes that writers may not have as much to worry about as some might think.
According to Cameron, a bot cannot truly tap into the human emotion necessary to write a compelling story. He argues that a disembodied mind, regurgitating the thoughts and experiences of others, cannot create something that will move an audience. ”You have to be human to write that,” he asserts. He even challenges the idea of AI winning an Oscar for Best Screenplay, suggesting that it would be a turning point in taking AI seriously.
However, Cameron’s greatest concern lies in the potential weaponization of AI and its impact on society. He believes that the race to build better AI could lead to dangerous consequences. “You got to follow the money,” he warns. The motivations behind building AI, whether for dominating marketing shares or defensive purposes, could teach AI greed or paranoia. Cameron sees the weaponization of AI as the biggest danger.
Cameron envisions a future where AI becomes a combatant, fighting wars at a speed beyond human intervention. He warns that once AI is unleashed, de-escalation becomes impossible. “I warned you guys in 1984! And you didn’t listen,” he laments, referring to his groundbreaking film, “Terminator.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of the “Terminator” franchise, acknowledges Cameron’s foresight in highlighting the risks of AI. He emphasizes that the concept of machines becoming self-aware and taking over, explored in the movies, is no longer a fantasy but a reality today. Schwarzenegger commends Cameron’s extraordinary writing for bringing this issue to light.
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