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Legendary director's 'disgusted' thoughts on AI resurface following Studio Ghibli trend


Published on 2025-03-30 07:04:21 - Metro
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  • Inspired by the arguments made on both sides, the thoughts of legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki have resurfaced, with the 84-year-old having spoken out against using AI in the past. Over a career that has spanned several decades, Miyazaki has been responsible for some of the best-loved animated films to come from Japan.

The article discusses the resurfacing of comments made by legendary directors Hayao Miyazaki and Akira Kurosawa regarding their disdain for artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been vocal about his opposition to AI, particularly after a trend where AI was used to generate images in the style of Studio Ghibli. He has described AI as an "insult to life itself" and has criticized the idea of machines creating art, emphasizing the importance of human emotion and experience in storytelling. Similarly, Akira Kurosawa, in a 1993 interview, expressed his belief that AI could never replicate the depth of human creativity and emotion, stating that machines lack the ability to understand or convey the complexities of human life. These sentiments have gained renewed attention as AI continues to make inroads into creative industries, sparking debates about the role of technology in art.

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