Jesse Eisenberg "experiments" with AI to make sure it's still bad at writing

Jesse Eisenberg remains optimistic about the current state of AI technology in writing, despite his lingering paranoia that it may eventually replace human writers. In an interview with Variety, Eisenberg and co-star Julianne Moore discussed Hollywood's evolving relationship with AI. While Moore expressed hope for AI-generated filmmakers, Eisenberg admitted to his "total paranoia" about AI taking over his profession.

This concern led him to experiment with AI and assess its writing abilities. Eisenberg stated that AI still falls short in writing, and he is relieved by this outcome. However, he wonders how far away AI is from creating compelling stories, such as a movie about a person robbing a bank and kissing their love interest. The actor also expressed concern about the potential for AI-generated content to steal someone's likeness and name, as seen with Mia Goth's social media posts.

Despite his concerns, Eisenberg believes that the human creative spirit will continue to produce engaging entertainment, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of live storytelling. He emphasized that audiences will always seek human-made art, and companies are beginning to recognize this. Eisenberg pointed to the history of storytelling, from cavepeople sharing tales around campfires to the timeless appeal of Greek plays, as proof that human creativity is eternal.

However, Eisenberg's greatest worry is whether he and other artists will still be able to make a living from their craft in the face of AI advancements.