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‘Hunger Games’ Screenwriter Billy Ray Warns ‘Existential Threat’ AI Is to Hollywood: ‘Bad Movies, Bad TV Shows, and a Lot of People Out of Work’

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray is warning Hollywood about the dangers that generative artificial intelligence represents to the entertainment industry. Ray, whose credits include “Shattered Glass,” “Captain Phillips,” “The Hunger Games,” and many more, recently spoke about the problems that AI could raise for Hollywood, especially OpenAI’s ChatGPT feature. Ray says he flatly refuses to use ChatGPT because of the “existential threat” AI represents to storytelling and professional writing.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Writer Billy Ray (R) attends the Film Independent D

Cinema United CEO Praises Trump’s Push to Make U.S. Film Industry Great Again

Michael O’Leary, CEO of Cinema United — the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states — is praising President Donald Trump’s recent announcement about instituting a tariff on foreign film imports. O’Leary says he is prepared to consult with the White House and Congress to help the industry regain its footing in America.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Michael O’Leary, President & CEO, Cinema United speaks