Martin Scorsese has sparked criticism after announcing a partnership with AI company Black Forest Labs. The acclaimed director expressed excitement about using AI to create storyboards during film pre-production, stating that the technology could help communicate his vision to cast and crew.
Scorsese's endorsement of AI has drawn sharp reactions from industry professionals. Concept artist Karla Ortiz accused him of undermining storyboard artists, tweeting that he 'throws every single storyboard artist he's ever worked with under the bus'. Animator Samuel Deats also criticised the move, arguing that AI built on artists' work is unnecessary.
The partnership places Scorsese among other high-profile filmmakers embracing AI. James Cameron joined Stability AI's board last year, while Steven Soderbergh used AI for a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono. However, directors like Guillermo del Toro and Christopher Nolan have voiced strong opposition to generative AI.
Scorsese, known for classics such as Taxi Driver and GoodFellas, defended his interest in the intersection of technology and storytelling, saying it could 'push the bounds of creativity'. The debate over AI in Hollywood continues to intensify, with concerns over job losses and copyright infringement.
