Backrooms Director Kane Parsons, 20, Calls Generative AI Genuinely Harmful
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Updated · Deadline · Jun 4
Backrooms Director Kane Parsons, 20, Calls Generative AI Genuinely Harmful
3 articles · Updated · Deadline · Jun 4
Summary
Kane Parsons, 20, said he would make generative AI “disappear forever” if he could, arguing it is already causing harmful consequences in Hollywood and beyond.
Parsons said AI strips the joy from creating, though he left room for limited use on tedious VFX tasks where assistance could be practical.
The A24 filmmaker said he is more interested in treating AI as a subject in future projects, calling today’s flood of AI imagery a sign of broader cultural and economic decay.
Backrooms itself was finished with Blender and a small VFX team, underscoring Parsons’ view that young creators can still build ambitious work with accessible tools rather than generative AI.
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Overview
Director Kane Parsons stands out in the film industry for his strong and clear opposition to generative AI, driven by creative and cultural concerns. He believes AI threatens the authenticity of the creative process, the value of human-made art, and the jobs of people in filmmaking. While Parsons wants AI kept out of his own work, other directors like Martin Scorsese have embraced AI tools to help communicate their ideas more clearly. This sharp difference highlights a growing divide in the industry about the role of AI, with Parsons’ stance reflecting deeper worries about the future of creativity and culture in film.