Neon Distributes "Artificial" After Amazon Drops OpenAI Film

A new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, called "Artificial," is set to hit theaters this year. Actor Andrew Garfield portrays Altman in the movie. This comes after Amazon MGM Studios decided to withdraw from the project. Neon Studios has now acquired the film. "Artificial" chronicles Altman's tumultuous ouster and reinstatement as CEO in 2023. Sources suggest the film presents a critical perspective on artificial intelligence. This portrayal reportedly prompted Amazon to sever ties, given its substantial investment in OpenAI. Amazon stated they believe "Artificial" would be better served by a different studio. Other studios like Netflix and A24 also showed interest. This departure coincides with wider Hollywood discussions about AI's influence. Creatives worry about job displacement and unauthorized use of their likenesses. What's interesting is Google is partnering with Range Media Partners to develop films with a more optimistic AI outlook. This raises questions about whether tech company-backed studios will avoid films critical of innovations they have a vested interest in, potentially creating a "chilling effect" on various narratives.