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Molly Shannon: Will Ferrell was right about AI actors

18 Apr

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Summary

Will Ferrell predicted AI replacing actors 30 years ago.
Molly Shannon initially thought Ferrell's prediction was crazy.
Many Hollywood creatives now denounce AI's growing industry use.

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.