Amazon Halts Sam Altman Biopic: Studios Prioritize Profit

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the movie "Artificial," which focuses on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The film, starring Andrew Garfield, reportedly portrays Altman as a "pathological liar." Amazon was a major investor in OpenAI's $110 billion funding round this February, making the decision to halt the $40 million film unsurprising. This move highlights a growing trend where major studios prioritize financial interests over creative output. The film's uncertain future, with potential distributors like Mubi and Neon emerging after others passed, shows how few companies control distribution and often choose share price over art. This situation affects what kind of stories ultimately reach audiences.