Andrew Garfield says he didn't trust AI after playing Sam Altman in 'Artificial:' I got a bit scared'
Actor Andrew Garfield expressed skepticism and fear regarding artificial intelligence after portraying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the upcoming film 'Artificial.' He noted that the rapid development of the technology feels irresponsible given that creators may not fully grasp its long-term capacity.
Why it matters
The perspective of influential cultural figures on AI development reflects growing public anxiety regarding the ethics and safety of emerging technologies.
Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in "Artificial," which hits theaters on Christmas Day. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for FLC Andrew Garfield became wary of AI after portraying Sam Altman in "Artificial." Garfield said he became mistrustful and "a bit scared" of the technology. "Artificial" chronicles the time when Altman was temporarily ousted from OpenAI in 2023. Portraying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the upcoming film "Artificial" didn't make Andrew Garfield an AI enthusiast. In fact, Garfield said it had the opposite effect during an interview with Variety published on Tuesday. "I got a bit scared. I felt a little mistrusting of the technology," Garfield said. "It feels like the people who are creating and kind of encouraging us to use the technology don't exactly know its capacity themselves. So, that feels a little irresponsible to me, personally."
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