Peter Jackson equates artificial intelligence to special effects

Peter Jackson addressed the role of artificial intelligence in film production. He stated he holds no objections to its application and regards the technology as equivalent to a special effect. The remarks appeared in a Variety post that included a video clip of the director speaking on stage. The post was reposted and referenced by other accounts on the platform.

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Peter Jackson on AI being used in film: “I don’t dislike it at all. I mean, to me, it’s just a special effect.”

3:03 AM · May 13, 2026 View on X