In response to a public outcry, a private screening of a film that was wholly composed using artificial intelligence (AI) has been canceled by a central London cinema
The international premiere of The Last Screenwriter, a production by ChatGPT, was scheduled to take place at the Prince Charles Cinema in Soho on Sunday.
Nevertheless, the cinema announced that the screening had been canceled in response to concerns regarding the “use of AI in place of a writer.”
The company stated in a statement posted on Instagram that the response of its consumers “speaks to a broader issue within the industry.”
The film Peter Luisi produced has been marketed as the “first feature film written entirely by AI.”
It chronicles the journey of Jack, a renowned screenwriter, who is profoundly affected by the introduction of a state-of-the-art AI scriptwriting system.
Jack’s initial skepticism is replaced by the realization that the AI is on par with his abilities and transcends his empathy and comprehension of human emotions.
The individuals responsible for the production have stated that their objective was to determine whether artificial intelligence is capable of composing an entire feature film and whether the quality of the film would be enhanced if a professional team produced it.
The Prince Charles Cinema issued a statement alleging that the film was “an ‘experiment in filmmaking’ by a filmmaker who wished to participate in the discourse regarding AI and its detrimental effects on the arts.
“The hiring team accepted the appointment because the film’s content aligned with this.
The screening was subsequently canceled due to feedback that “emphasized the significant apprehension many of our audience members harbored regarding the use of AI instead of a writer.”
“Our decision is rooted in our passion for movies and listening to those who support what we do,” according to the theater.
The strike by the US actors’ union Sag-Aftra last year, which brought much of Hollywood to a standstill, featured the use of AI as a central point of contention.
Many in the entertainment industry remain deeply concerned about this issue, as programs such as ChatGPT heavily rely on copyrighted material for their development.
The matter has now reached the UK government’s in-tray, and MPs are advocating for interventions to guarantee that artists receive equitable compensation when AI developers utilize their work.
