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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Matthew McConaughey fears AI actors could soon be nominated for major awards

  • Matthew McConaughey has expressed significant concerns that artificial intelligence will eventually take over the entertainment industry, potentially replacing actors.
  • He predicts that within five years, AI actors and films could be nominated for major awards, suggesting the creation of new categories for AI-generated content.
  • McConaughey emphasised the blurring lines between reality and AI, urging students to 'own their own lane' to maintain agency as the technology advances.
  • Timothée Chalamet echoed these concerns, calling the integration of AI 'our war to wage' and highlighting the responsibility of those in power to safeguard opportunities for human actors.
  • McConaughey recently filed to trademark his catchphrase 'alright, alright, alright' to combat AI deepfakes, although he has previously used AI to replicate his voice for his newsletter.

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Matthew McConaughey issues stark warning to actors about AI: ‘Own your own lane’

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