Ben Affleck on why AI can’t affect the entertainment industry: ’It cannot write Shakespeare…’

Hollywood star Ben Affleck isn’t losing sleep over artificial intelligence (AI) taking over creative jobs, despite mounting concerns across industries. Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha conference in New York, the actor and filmmaker highlighted why he believes AI has clear limits in the arts.

“AI can write you imitative verse. It cannot write you Shakespeare,” said Affleck, addressing growing fears about technology replacing actors and writers. As CEO and co-founder of Artists Equity, Affleck is focused on reshaping the entertainment business model but sees no immediate threat from AI in the world of creativity.