‘We’re expanding the cinematic toolbox’: AI fault lines on show at Cannes
At the Cannes Film Festival, industry leaders discussed the implications of artificial intelligence in cinema, debating whether it represents a creative revolution or a threat. Director Darren Aronofsky advocated for AI as a tool that enhances filmmaking, while others, like Guillermo del Toro, expressed strong opposition to its use. The festival showcased various AI-driven projects, highlighting the growing divide in the industry regarding the technology's role in film production.
- ▪Darren Aronofsky emphasized that AI is a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity.
- ▪Guillermo del Toro stated he would 'rather die' than use AI in his films, showcasing the industry's divide.
- ▪AI technologies are being used to solve practical production problems, such as avoiding the use of real newborns on set.
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From beachside summits to yacht parties, leading figures at Cannes debated whether AI was cinema’s next creative revolution or an existential threat. Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFrom beachside summits to yacht parties, leading figures at Cannes debated whether AI was cinema’s next creative revolution or an existential threat. Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty ImagesAI (artificial intelligence)‘We’re expanding the cinematic toolbox’: AI fault lines on show at CannesDarren Aronofsky among proponents of using technology, while Guillermo del Toro says he would ‘rather die’Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondentSun 24 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUnder a white marquee on Cannes’ Croisette beach, with the Mediterranean…
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