"Craftsman is knowing how to work. Art is knowing when to stop." Is Ben Affleck's comment on the difference between AI and human creativity only half the truth?

It cannot write you Shakespeare," Affleck explained after Faber asked if AI is a benefit or a threat to Hollyw

Ben Affleck isn’t that worried about artificial intelligence, or AI, taking over his industry. The “Argo” director recently joined a panel at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha 2024 investor summit, where moderator David Faber asked how close we really are to a streaming service like Netflix being able to produce entirely new “James Bond” films out of thin air.

The industry-wide AI conversation is still happening.

Hollywood actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck dismisses fears of AI replacing creative professionals, citing its limitations. Affleck stressed that collaboration, taste, and intuition—the essence of creative processes—are beyond the reach of AI.

Affleck clarified that AI will likely make filmmaking more accessible by reducing costs and simplifying technical processes, potentially opening doors for aspiring creators. He argued that this could enable more people to pursue projects like 'Good Will Hunting',