"Although " Frankenstein" is a fictional Gothic novel, director Guillermo del Toro took some real-world inspiration from Silicon Valley for his version. During an interview on NPR's "Fresh Air" podcast, del Toro said he wanted the film's titular character - Victor Frankenstein - to mirror tech bros. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," published in 1818, tells the story of a scientist who assembles a creature from corpses and brings it to life. "I did want to have the arrogance of Victor be similar in some ways to the tech bros," del Toro said. "He's kind of blind, creating something without considering the consequences, you know? And I think we have to take a pause and consider where we're going.""
"The tech industry has gone all in on AI, which has rapidly advanced over the last several years. Startups like OpenAI helped make the tech more accessible with models like ChatGPT, forcing legacy companies like Google and Microsoft to play catch-up. In April, UN Trade and Development estimated that the AI market will hit $4.8 trillion by 2033. Despite the tech industry's excitement about AI, some critics have expressed concern over its impact on employment, the environment, human connection, and privacy, among other things. Some people, including Meta Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun, have said the technology needs clear safety guardrails as it's scaled."
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein reinterprets Mary Shelley's 1818 novel by aligning Victor Frankenstein's arrogance with modern Silicon Valley tech executives. The film portrays a scientist who creates life while overlooking ethical consequences, drawing parallels to tech industry haste in developing new technologies. The AI industry has rapidly advanced, with startups like OpenAI driving adoption and forecasts projecting a multitrillion-dollar market by 2033. Critics warn of AI's effects on employment, the environment, human connection, and privacy, while some experts call for clear safety guardrails. Guillermo del Toro rejects generative AI and refuses to use it in his work.
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