Makers of horror film "Heretic" worried about growing influence of AI, need a human touch

Times of discover News: The use of AI in the film industry is growing rapidly, and its impact has raised many questions about creativity and ethics. A24's new horror film "Heretic" has its directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods take on this issue in a different way, offering a frightening glimpse of faith and belief through the story of Mormon missionaries.

Beck and Woods have included a special disclaimer in the end credits of their film, stating that no generative AI was used in the film's production. This move reflects their firm belief that the human touch is important in creative processes.

Woods told in an interview that he raises legal and ethical questions on the use of generative AI. He believes that creating new work using existing creations violates the rights of the original creators and doing so is unjust.

On the interference of AI, Beck and Woods say that they believe that a balance of creativity and AI may be possible in the future, but it requires clear ethics.

The issue of AI was a major topic of discussion in the Hollywood Strike 2023. Many creative professionals are concerned about the future of their jobs due to AI, while production companies see the benefits of AI in reducing costs.

Beck and Woods have tried to inspire their audience to consider this issue. Beck says, "'Heretic' is a very personal film. We hope people discuss it and understand that the human experience has its own special place that AI can never replace."