Tim Burton criticizes AI imitations: ‘It steals your soul’
Hollywood Veteran Tim Burton Uncomfortable with AI Recreating His Signature Style
Renowned filmmaker Tim Burton recently expressed his unease with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate his distinctive artistic style. In a captivating interview with The Independent, the 65-year-old discussed the potential drawbacks of employing AI in animation, prompted by a Buzzfeed article that transformed Disney characters into the “Burton look” using this technology.
Burton was taken aback by the AI-generated versions of his beloved Disney characters, stating, “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say, ’Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul.'” He further explained, “What it does is it sucks something from you. It takes something from your soul or psyche; that is very disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It’s like a robot taking your humanity, your soul.”
AI has become a prominent topic in Hollywood, even becoming a focal point in strike negotiations. Other filmmakers have also voiced concerns, emphasizing the need for guidelines and standards when utilizing artificial intelligence.
James Cameron Warns of the “Weaponization” of AI
Academy Award-winning director James Cameron echoed Burton’s apprehensions, highlighting the potential dangers of the ”weaponization” of AI. Cameron cautioned, “You got to follow the money. Who’s building these things? They’re either building it to dominate marketing shares, so you’re teaching it greed, or you’re building it for defensive purposes, so you’re teaching it paranoia. I think the weaponization of AI is the biggest danger.”
Cameron further elaborated, envisioning a future where AI escalates into a nuclear arms race, with combat theaters controlled solely by computers, leaving humans powerless to intervene or de-escalate. Reflecting on his earlier warnings in 1984, Cameron lamented, “I warned you guys in 1984! And you didn’t listen.”
Burton, on the other hand, remains committed to traditional filmmaking methods. For the highly anticipated sequel “Beetlejuice 2,” he opted to employ similar techniques as he did for the original 1988 movie. “I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies,” Burton shared with The Independent.
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