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Simu Liu would hate to see film and TV extras replaced by AI

Simu Liu îs fearful of AI's impact on actors

Simu Liu feels that using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace actors is "antiethical".

The 36-year-old actor took to social media last week to hit back at Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary's claim that utilising AI to replace extras could bring down costs on movies and thinks it is essential to have background performers so that aspiring stars can learn the technical aspects of making a film or TV show.

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