Disney-owned animation studio Pixar Chief Creative Office asserts AI cannot replace humans: ‘I was wondering whether AI will…’

Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, appears to be unimpressed with artificial intelligence’s (AI) current capabilities, describing it as “the least impressive blah average of things.” Speaking on comedian Mike Birbiglia’s “Working It Out” podcast, Docter shared his skepticism about AI’s ability to fully replace humans in animated filmmaking, despite the ongoing anxieties sweeping through Hollywood.

According to a report by Business Insider, Docter acknowledged that everyone at Pixar is “troubled” by the advent of AI. However, he said that he believes it won’t erase the human element from animation.