Guillermo del Toro Says ‘Frankenstein’ Isn’t a Metaphor for AI: ‘I’m Not Afraid of Artificial Intelligence, I’m Afraid of Natural Stupidity’ | AI News Digest
Guillermo del Toro has clarified that his upcoming film 'Frankenstein' is not a metaphor for artificial intelligence, but rather a story about human imperfection and understanding. At the Venice Film Festival, he emphasized his concerns about 'natural stupidity' instead of AI. The film, starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, explores themes of hubris and the consequences of power through a family drama lens. Del Toro expressed his lifelong dream of adapting Mary Shelley's work, and the film is set to compete for the Golden Lion. Despite a limited theatrical release, he is optimistic about its Netflix rollout, aiming to reach a wide audience.
