Marion Cotillard Slams AI Actors, Citing Fear of Being 'Moved' by Future AI Performances

French actress Marion Cotillard has shared her skepticism about AI actors, stating that most AI-created performers "act like potatoes" and that she fears being fooled by them in the future.

Cotillard, who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2008 for her portrayal of Edith Piaf in La Vie en Rose, spoke about AI actors as the debate over their impact on film and the wider creative industries grows.

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"reports suggest I would be very afraid the day I was moved by an AI actor. For now, I find that they act like potatoes, and that reassures me," Cotillard said.

Cotillard added that she often wonders whether AI actors could eventually become convincing enough to fool audiences. “I wonder if one day that will happen, if one day I would be fooled by an actor. I have to admit that it's something that makes me think and that can frighten me.”.

As the popularity of AI-created performers continues to grow, concerns over their authenticity and cultural sensitivity have come to the forefront. Tilly Norwood, the leading AI actor, sparked widespread attention when she unexpectedly switched to speaking Chinese mid-interview, highlighting the need for greater consideration in AI-generated content.

Cotillard has arrived in San Sebastian to mark the world premiere of Nicole Garcia's 7h40 ce jour-là. A film that will vie for the festival's most coveted award. The movie, which premiered on April 5, 2023, tells the story of Alice, a former revolutionary activist released from prison after 20 years, as she seeks to reconnect with her son.

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Cotillard's comments come as the film industry grapples with the implications of AI-created performers. The most recent film featuring Tilly Norwood, Misaligned, has sparked debate about the role of AI in filmmaking.

Cotillard's film, 7h40 ce jour-là, is competing for the top prize at the San Sebastian Film Festival, which wraps up on Saturday.