Hannah Einbinder Criticizes AI at Hacks Press Conference

At a press conference last month in West Hollywood for the fifth and final season of the HBO series "Hacks," actress Hannah Einbinder delivered a sharp critique of artificial intelligence creators in the entertainment industry, accusing them of undermining human creativity.

Einbinder, who plays young writer Ava Daniels on the show, described those developing generative AI tools as "losers" who lack artistic talent and seek to steal opportunities from genuine creators. "They're not artists. They're not creative. And they've wanted their whole lives to be special. And they're not special. So, they're trying to rob real creative people of our gifts. And you can't. And even if you try, you will never be cool," she said. Her remarks continued with pointed jabs: "You guys suck. No one likes you. Anyone who's near you is because they crave power and access over any ethical standard. You are a loser. You will never be cool. And you probably had a rolly backpack in high school. I wanna put your head in the toilet and flush."

The comments, delivered with humor that drew laughs from the audience, came as the cast and creators discussed how the new season addresses AI's growing role in...