Breaking Bad Creator Criticizes AI as a Plagiarism Machine
Vince Gilligan, the Emmy-winning creator of Breaking Bad, openly condemns artificial intelligence, describing it as a plagiarism machine and refusing to incorporate it into his creative process. His strong stance reflects growing concerns about AI's effect on creativity and the ethical issues facing the tech industry.
Accusations Against Silicon Valley and AI
Gilligan harshly criticized the technology, calling AI “the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine.” He accused Silicon Valley billionaires of selling “a bag of vapour” in their bid to become the world's first trillionaires, suggesting that the technology is being oversold by the ultra-rich.
“I hate AI,” Gilligan told Variety. “It’s basically a bunch of centibillionaires whose greatest life goal is to become the world’s first trillionaires. I think they’re selling a bag of vapour.”
Pluribus: A Human-Made Statement
As Gilligan promotes his new Apple TV+ sci-fi series Pluribus, the show carries a defiant message at the end-credit: “This show was made by humans.” This statement goes beyond humor, serving as a protest against the growing use of AI in filmmaking, where AI-generated scripts and deepfake actors are increasingly common.
Hollywood's Resistance to AI
Gilligan’s outspoken position aligns with a wider backlash in Hollywood, where many artists perceive AI not only as a threat to jobs but also to the integrity of creative industries.
Author's summary: Vince Gilligan strongly opposes AI in creative work, condemning it as a plagiarism tool oversold by billionaires, while promoting his new human-crafted series as a protest.
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