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Amazon was hesitant to release 'Artificial' due to its harsh satire of OpenAI
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The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets report that Amazon was hesitant to release the film 'Artificial', a satire directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is described as 'withering AF' and 'deeply frightening' by critics. Early reactions characterize it as a 'biting' and 'savage' portrayal of the AI company and its leaders. The coverage includes reviews from Deadline and IndieWire, as well as an interview with Sam Altman in Vanity Fair discussing the film and the future of humanity. The consensus suggests the film is a critical and uncomfortable look at the AI industry, explaining Amazon's initial reluctance to distribute it.
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The Hollywood Reporter — Now It’s Clear Why Amazon Didn’t Want to Release ‘Artificial’: It’s Withering AF
Miami Herald — Elon Musk, Sam Altman and the 'deeply frightening' film 'Artificial'
Deadline — 'Artificial' Review: Andrew Garfield Plays Sam Altman In OpenAI Origin Tale
IndieWire — ‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s Biting OpenAI Satire Is Both ‘Savage’ and ‘Terrifying’
Vanity Fair — Sam Altman Talks Elon Musk, ‘Artificial,’ and the Future of Humanity
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