Molly Shannon: Will Ferrell was right about AI actors

Molly Shannon recently shared that Will Ferrell accurately predicted AI's impact on actors three decades ago. During their time at "Saturday Night Live," Ferrell expressed concerns that human performers might eventually be replaced by robots. Shannon recalled thinking his prediction was "dark" and unrealistic at the time.

However, with the current rise of AI performers, Shannon now sees Ferrell's foresight as remarkably accurate. She described him as a "deep thinker" whose premonition is resonating today. The "Superstar" actress and Ferrell now find the situation amusing, acknowledging his correct, albeit initially alarming, prediction.

This discussion surfaces as many in Hollywood actively oppose the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. A significant campaign, "Stealing Isn't Innovation," saw nearly 800 creatives, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson, condemn tech companies for using artists' work without permission to build AI platforms. The campaign emphasizes that this practice constitutes theft, not progress.