George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:13:44 GMT

Star Wars director calls AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and says ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’The Star Wars director, George Lucas, has added his voice to the growing chorus of film-makers receptive to the rising use of AI tools in moviemaking.Speaking in an interview with A Rabbit’s Foot, Lucas, 82, said: “Artificial intelligence means it’s much easier for us to make movies.” Continue reading...

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