Jodie Foster: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Film Feels Like It Was Made by AI

Jodie Foster has voiced concerns about the growing role of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, suggesting it is fundamentally altering how films are made, stories are told, and performances are delivered. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, the acclaimed actress reflected on the industry's evolving landscape.

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I see a film like F1 and I think: ‘F1 was created by AI’

Foster pointed to the racing film 'F1,' starring Brad Pitt, as a prime example of AI's impact. She humorously described the movie as appearing to be "created by AI," noting its adherence to a formulaic structure and dialogue that felt computer-generated. "The actors recite their dialogues as if they had been written by a computer, saying exactly what corresponds to them at each moment," she observed.

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The actors recite their dialogues as if they had been written by a computer, saying exactly what corresponds to them at each moment.

Despite her observations, Foster clarified that her comments were not dismissive. She acknowledged that AI technology could be harnessed to produce "something grand and beautiful." However, she also directly addressed the potential for job displacement, stating, "Yes, it is going to replace people." Foster expressed hope that unions could negotiate fair compensation, ensuring actors are paid multiple times if their likeness is digitally replicated for crowd scenes.

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They managed to master the technology to create something grand and beautiful, and potentially with a lot of information from other sources.

The film 'F1,' directed by Joseph Kosinski, achieved significant commercial success, grossing $634 million worldwide and earning four Oscar nominations. Foster's remarks highlight a critical debate within Hollywood about balancing technological advancement with the preservation of human creativity and employment.

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Yes, it is going to replace people.