Ridley Scott is coming around to artificial intelligence, seeing generative AI as a valuable tool rather than a looming threat.

The legendary director of “Blade Runner,” “Alien,” and “Gladiator” shared last week that his views on AI have evolved, largely because of its potential to reduce production costs and open up new creative possibilities like animation.

“Now I’m trying to embrace AI,” Scott told the New York Times while promoting his new film, “Gladiator II.” Scott’s shifting take on artificial intelligence is in stark contrast to his previous comments from 2023, when he likened the technology to a weapon of mass destruction.

At the height of the generative AI craze last year, Scott, who also directed the Alien prequel Prometheus, joined fellow directors Christopher Nolan and James Cameron in voicing concerns over AI’s potential dangers. Nolan and Cameron have both made blockbuster films about the dangers of technology with films like “Oppenheimer” and “The Terminator,” respectively.

While Scott may not think AI will cause the downfall

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Author: Jason Nelson