Ben Affleck Says AI Won't Take Over Film and TV
At Bloomberg Screentime, Ben Affleck said he isn't worried about AI taking over film and TV, calling it another computing tool.
Ben Affleck said he does not worry about AI taking over the film and television business in any meaningful way. He made the remarks at the Bloomberg Screentime event, where he discussed the technology's role in entertainment.
Affleck described AI as another form of computing that does tools, and said it fits with past technological improvements in film and television. In other words, he sees it as an evolution of existing production tools rather than a replacement for creative work.
He also discussed his upcoming Netflix film Animals, calling it a kidnapping movie. The project marks another collaboration between Affleck and the streamer.
In October 2025, Netflix bought Affleck's AI firm InterPositive for a price later confirmed as $587 million, absorbing its staff of fewer than 20 and keeping Affleck as an advisor. Artist Equity was formed in 2022 by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale of Redbird Capital.
Quick answers
What did Ben Affleck say about AI at Bloomberg Screentime?
He said he does not worry about AI taking over the film and television business in any meaningful way, describing it as another form of computing that does tools.
What is Ben Affleck's upcoming Netflix film?
It is called Animals, which Affleck described as a kidnapping movie.
Did Netflix acquire an AI company from Ben Affleck?
Yes, in October 2025 Netflix bought Affleck's AI firm InterPositive for $587 million, keeping him as an advisor.