As a researcher with a keen interest in the intersection of technology and entertainment, I find Robert Downey Jr.’s stance on AI-generated digital copies fascinating. His experiences in Hollywood, spanning decades and iconic roles, have undoubtedly shaped his perspective on this issue.
During a recent installment of “The Kara Swisher Podcast”, it was evident that actor Robert Downey Jr. expresses no interest in Hollywood developing artificial intelligence replicas based on his likeness.
Downey explicitly stated that he plans to take legal action against any future executives who attempt to create a digital likeness of him without his consent. Essentially, Downey wishes to maintain authority over the use of his likeness in films and television productions.
In the course of the podcast discussion, he expressed his thoughts on his iconic character, Iron Man, from the Marvel films portrayed by him. Downey expresses confidence that the present Marvel team abstains from employing AI to replicate Iron Man. Nevertheless, he harbors concerns about potential future management, stating, “Future managers might not display the same level of reverence.
Apart from his movie roles, he’s presently appearing on stage in the Broadway production named “McNeal”. This play tackles concerns within the AI industry, particularly large corporations like OpenAI, with its CEO, Sam Altman, being one of the figures involved.
“He pointed out that certain figures in the artificial intelligence sector feel entitled to govern the technology because of their achievements. However, it becomes an issue when such people consider themselves as the decision-makers regarding its management.
2026 marks Downey’s return to the Marvel universe, this time as the antagonist Doctor Doom in the film Avengers: Doomsday. He has explicitly stated that he will not permit Marvel to utilize AI to create a digital version of him for any role. Instead, he prefers to maintain control over how his characters are depicted.
Despite being careful with AI portrayals in films, Downey has put money into several AI-focused businesses. He emphasizes that the individuals running these companies are crucial to him.
He said, “It always comes down again to not the technology or the opportunity to line my pockets as much as, ‘Who are the people involved with this? Do I think they have a moral psychology?’
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2024-10-29 21:41