AI Lacks the Capability to Be Considered an Artist, According to Simon Pegg - AI not equated with human artist, according to Simon Pegg
British Actor Simon Pegg Voices Concerns Over AI in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
In a conversation with Deutsche Presse-Agentur in London, actor Simon Pegg, 54, expressed his surprise at the timeliness of the latest installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series, "The Final Reckoning." The film features a dangerous software, "The Entity," based on Artificial Intelligence, which lead actor Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt confronts.
Pegg, who plays hacker Benji in the franchise, emphasized that AI should not replace human creativity. "AI is a tool, a brush, not an artist," he stated. Though AI can assist with visual effects and sound, it cannot create a good script, according to the British thespian. He argued that art is a human endeavor, unique and irreplaceable.
The film is a sequel to "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" (2023) and is currently playing in German cinemas. speculation exists that it will be the last film in the action series starring Tom Cruise, though Hollywood rumors hint at the potential continuation of the series with a different actor.
Pegg has previously shown a strong fascination with science fiction, including AI themes, as evidenced by his admiration for films like Ex Machina [1]. The "Mission: Impossible" franchise, which features such AI-centric stories [3][5], may have influenced Pegg's perspective on the role of AI in the film industry. However, no specific statements regarding AI replacing human artists are available.
The Commission, in light of Simon Pegg's concerns over AI in the film industry, might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to artificial-intelligence technology, particularly within the realm of film production. Artificial Intelligence, as emphasized by Pegg, should be seen as a tool rather than a replacement for human creativity, even in the realm of visual effects and sound design.
