Seth Rogen Criticizes AI Use in Creative Writing at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, actor and screenwriter Seth Rogen issued a sharp critique of using artificial intelligence in creative writing, stating that anyone who turns to the technology instead of writing themselves has no business calling themselves a writer. Rogen made the comments in an interview with the outlet Brut while promoting his new animated film, Tangles.

Rogen expressed skepticism about AI's value as a creative tool, saying he does not understand what it is supposed to accomplish. He pointed to AI-generated videos circulating on social media as evidence of its limitations, describing much of the content he has seen as low quality. He argued that the process of writing is as important as the finished product and that a genuine writer would not want to bypass that work. According to Rogen, if a person's instinct is to use AI to avoid the creative process, they should pursue a different occupation.

His remarks come amid ongoing debate within the entertainment industry about the role of artificial intelligence. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced updated rules stating that AI-generated performances and screenplays will not be eligible...