Steven Spielberg Explains Why He Hasn’t Used AI in Filmmaking
Steven Spielberg Explains Why He Hasn’t Used AI in Filmmaking
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/steven-spielberg-isnt-against-ai/
Publish Date: 2026-03-13 17:16:00
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- Steven Spielberg, director of the 2001 film “AI,” claims he hasn’t used artificial intelligence in his film-making but is not fully opposed to it.
- He emphasized that AI may be useful in various disciplines but should not replace human creativity.
- During the interview with Sean Fennessey of The Ringer’s podcast The Big Picture, Spielberg reflected upon his experience as a filmmaker, parent, and space-alien enthusiast.
- Spielberg revealed that so far, AI hasn’t been used in any of his film or TV projects.
- He mentioned his involvement in a project in the works that will be a Western, without typical Western tropes.
- Spielberg expressed his fascination with alien theories and confirmed that this topic is the subject of his upcoming film “Disclosure Day,” due out in June.
- Although Spielberg has been in the film industry for years, he has no desires to retire and has been balancing filmmaking with parenting for the past 20 years.
- The upcoming film “Disclosure Day” is currently being promoted with a panel and a large mural in downtown Austin during the South by Southwest Festival and Conference in Austin.