Amazon Ditches Sam Altman Biopic: "Artificial" Too Dark?

Amazon MGM Studios will not release "Artificial," a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield, is reportedly a scathing portrayal of Altman and the tech world. Amazon MGM is now shopping the movie to other buyers, but Netflix, A24, and Focus have all passed. The film covers Altman's brief ousting from OpenAI in 2023 and his return. It also features talents like Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk. Word suggests the movie paints a grim picture of the tech world, including Altman and Musk. An anonymous insider stated the film took on a "markedly darker tone" that goes against current AI boosterism. This decision by Amazon comes as Amazon Web Services entered a significant investment deal with AI. This highlights the complex interplay between creative content and corporate financial strategies.