"Andor" creator halts script publication due to AI fears

Tony Gilroy, the creator of the show "Andor," has decided not to publish the scripts for the series. Although he has a collection of 1,500 pages ready, he fears that it could be used to train artificial intelligence systems. Gilroy revealed his decision in an interview, citing concerns that sharing the scripts would benefit AI at the expense of human creators. He had initially planned to launch a free website with the scripts and concept art but has now abandoned those plans. He described his choice as a conflict between vanity and practical considerations. This decision reflects a growing anxiety among artists about AI technology. Many creators worry their work could be used without permission, leading to AI tools that might replace them. Notable filmmaker Christopher Nolan expressed concern over AI's lack of accountability. Similarly, "Black Mirror" creator Charlie Brooker criticized AI-generated scripts as poor quality. Despite these concerns, major studios are still investing in AI. For instance, Lionsgate has partnered with an AI startup, and Disney has established a team to focus on AI advancements. Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, has encouraged the industry to embrace AI's potential. Last year, Hollywood unions held strikes to demand protections against AI, including preventing AI from replacing writers and creating digital replicas of actors without consent. After intense negotiations, both unions won contracts that included some protections, but those agreements will soon expire and may require renegotiation. As AI technology advances, it often relies on large datasets, making copyrighted materials attractive targets. This has led to several legal disputes, including lawsuits from The New York Times and a group of notable authors against AI companies. These companies claim that using existing works for training falls under fair use, but this remains a contentious issue. For now, creators like Gilroy are questioning whether sharing their work is worth the risk of aiding AI development, reflecting a broader apprehension in the arts community.