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Artificial Intelligence continues to be a topic of debate amongst the biggest personalities in the film world. The latest to speak out about this controversial tool is filmmaker Tim Burton, who will release the sequel to 'Beetlejuice' next year.
It comes at a time when the strike currently going on in Hollywood, among other reasons, deals with how AI will change the industry.
Speaking to The Independent, Burton, the director of feature films such as 'Big Fish' and 'Edward Scissorhands' and a trailblazer in style and animation, explained his point of view on AI.
Last July, in a Buzzfeed piece, several Disney characters were shown in a Tim Burton style thanks to Midjourney software. Some of the characters include Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and Frozen.
Tim Burton tells The Independent, "I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. [#Beetlejuice2] was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies." pic.twitter.com/GQJvenm2N8
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Tim Burton: It's like a robot taking away your humanity, your soul
"I can't describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say 'Don't take my picture because it's stealing my soul," explained the director.
In addition, the American argues that "what it does is take something away from you. It takes away something from your soul and your psyche, that's disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It's like a robot taking away your humanity, your soul."
A few days ago Guillermo del Toro also spoke on the matter, affirming that "people ask me if I'm worried about Artificial Intelligence, I say I'm worried about natural stupidity."
The Mexican filmmaker wasn't as blunt with AI as other people: "If someone wants movies made by AI, give it to them immediately. I don't care about those people who want to be satisfied with something shitty. Otherwise, why not buy a printer, print the Mona Lisa and say you made it?"