Andrew Garfield Stopped Using ChatGPT as a ‘Fancy Google’ After Playing Sam Altman in ‘Artificial’: ‘I Got a Bit Scared’ and ‘Mistrusting of the Technology’
Garfield’s on‑screen role as an AI boss leads him to delete ChatGPT from his life
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Why did Andrew Garfield stop using ChatGPT?
He said playing Sam Altman in the film 'Artificial' made him scared and mistrusting of the technology, prompting him to quit its use, according to the San Francisco Chronicle and Variety.
How do critics characterize the film 'Artificial'?
TheWrap notes Garfield and Yura Borisov fight and flirt over the fate of the technological future, while The Verge describes it as a wicked satire that sticks to facts.
Which outlets reported Garfield’s comments about ChatGPT?
The San Francisco Chronicle and Variety published his statements; TheWrap and The Verge also reviewed the film.
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Garfield stopped using ChatGPT after playing Sam Altman in the satire 'Artificial.' The San Francisco Chronicle and Variety report he described the tool as a ‘fancy Google’ that left him scared, mistrusting, and uneasy about its power. TheWrap’s review notes Garfield and Yura Borisov clash and flirt while debating technology’s future, and The Verge calls the film a wicked satire that sticks to facts.
Both outlets underscore the relevance of Garfield’s real‑world tech aversion to the story’s themes. Coverage highlights the blend of humor and caution, fueling discussion about AI’s role in culture.
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Artificial is a wicked satire that also sticks to the factsThe Verge · 16h ago
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Artificial is a wicked satire that also sticks to the factsThe Verge · 1d ago
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Andrew Garfield says playing Sam Altman made him quit ChatGPTSan Francisco Chronicle · 1d ago
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