Christopher Nolan says people ‘disdain’ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ‘nonsense’

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:56:38 GMT

Odyssey director addresses industry fears over artificial intelligence and says rightwing criticism of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is ‘irrelevant’The Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan believes the kind of movies he makes – big-budget action films shot mostly on location – would survive the spread of artificial intelligence, a technology he says many people “disdain”.The Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight director is promoting his latest blockbuster, an adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey, which will be released in cinemas this week. Continue reading...

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center: Christopher Nolan Has No Time for ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash or GenAI — www.gizmodo.com
Center-Left: Chasing new skills, going back to basics and pushing for collective action: how software engineers are adapting to AI — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: ‘These are some of the most complex structures ever created’: how tech reporting moved into the physical world — www.theguardian.com
Center-Left: Christopher Nolan thinks the kids are alright—AI, not so much — www.avclub.com
Right: ‘Odyssey' stars Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon turn heads as director Christopher Nolan faces backlash — www.foxnews.com
Right: China’s new AI master plan is a glimpse at total technological control — www.theblaze.com
Right: Matt Damon was 'pushed to the limit' while filming 'The Odyssey,' details grueling physical discomforts — www.foxnews.com

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