Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Seth Rogen has criticised the growing use of artificial intelligence in creative writing, saying people who rely on tools like ChatGPT to write are “not meant to be writers.”
Speaking during an interview with Brut, the actor and
screenwriter dismissed much of the AI-generated content circulating online,
arguing that it lacks the creativity and authenticity of human work.
Rogen said he does not understand why some people share
AI-created material “like it’s as good as what a human being can make.” The
filmmaker described much of the AI content he has encountered online as “stupid
dog s***”.
According to Rogen, anyone whose first instinct is to use
artificial intelligence to create written work may not truly have a passion for
writing. “The process is as important as the finished product,” he said, adding
that genuine writers should enjoy the creative process itself rather than
simply seeking shortcuts.
His comments come amid continuing debate within the
entertainment industry over the growing influence of AI in filmmaking, writing
and digital media production.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently
announced that AI-generated actors and screenplays written using artificial
intelligence would not qualify for Oscar consideration. However, not everyone
in Hollywood shares Rogen’s concerns.
Tyler Perry previously said he would consider using AI
technology in his productions, while Reese Witherspoon encouraged creatives to
embrace the technology before “it speeds by” them. Rogen’s remarks place him
among a growing number of writers and performers worried about the impact of AI
on artistic originality and creative professions.
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