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Dalas Review sparks online controversy with attack on Guillermo del Toro over AI

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Spanish streamer Dalas Review criticized Guillermo del Toro’s opposition to artificial intelligence in artistic creation during a livestream.
  • Dalas Review described AI as a way to democratize art and cinema, while accusing established filmmakers of defending Hollywood’s monopoly.
  • Online users largely defended del Toro and questioned whether automated video generation can replace human creativity and filmmaking.

A dispute over artificial intelligence and artistic creation has drawn fresh attention online after Spanish streamer Dalas Review criticized filmmaker Guillermo del Toro during a livestream.

Dalas Review argued that AI could allow creators to make feature films without multimillion-dollar investments. He characterized opposition from established filmmakers as an effort to protect privileges within the traditional industry, calling AI “the democratization of art and cinema” and accusing del Toro’s position of defending a “Hollywood monopoly.”

Hollywood monopoly

— Dalas ReviewHe used the phrase while criticizing Guillermo del Toro’s opposition to AI in artistic creation.

The comments prompted thousands of reactions and comments on social media, many of them rejecting the attack on the Mexican director. Users cited del Toro’s career and his support for local talent through initiatives such as Taller del Chucho in Jalisco.

The dispute reflects wider questions about generative AI in the arts, including copyright protection, the value of human effort and the preservation of artistic vision. Del Toro has repeatedly rejected the idea that generative AI should be considered true art, describing it as a tool without human essence and emotion. The debate also contrasts automated video production with the narrative, art direction and acting that underpin traditional filmmaking.

the democratization of art and cinema

— Dalas ReviewHe described the potential of technological advances for independent creators.
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