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Guillermo del Toro Says He’d Rather Die Than Use Generative AI

He frames Victor Frankenstein’s hubris as a tech‑culture warning, highlighting his film’s full‑scale, handmade craft.

Overview

  • In an NPR interview, the director said he is "not interested, nor will I ever be interested" in generative AI and added, "I'd rather die."
  • He said his concern is "natural stupidity" and likened Victor Frankenstein’s arrogance to that of modern "tech bros" who create without weighing consequences.
  • Del Toro emphasized that Frankenstein relies on full-scale practical sets and traditional craftsmanship rather than digital or AI-driven methods.
  • The film is in a limited theatrical engagement and will debut on Netflix on November 7, 2025.
  • Business Insider reported that a representative for del Toro had no further comment following the NPR remarks.