Actor-writer Seth Rogen says writers using A.I. should find a different career

Seth Rogen has criticised the growing use of artificial intelligence in creative writing, saying people who rely on tools like ChatGPT to write are “not meant to be writers.”

Speaking during an interview with Brut, the actor and screenwriter dismissed much of the AI-generated content circulating online, arguing that it lacks the creativity and authenticity of human work.

Rogen said he does not understand why some people share AI-created material “like it’s as good as what a human being can make.” The filmmaker described much of the AI content he has encountered online as “stupid dog s***”.

According to Rogen, anyone whose first instinct is to use artificial intelligence to create written work may not truly have a passion for writing. “The process is as important as the finished product,” he said, adding that genuine writers should enjoy the creative process itself rather than simply seeking shortcuts.

His comments come amid continuing debate within the entertainment industry over the growing influence of AI in filmmaking, writing and digital media production.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that AI-generated actors and screenplays written using artificial intelligence would not qualify for Oscar consideration. However, not everyone in Hollywood shares Rogen’s concerns.

Tyler Perry previously said he would consider using AI technology in his productions, while Reese Witherspoon encouraged creatives to embrace the technology before “it speeds by” them. Rogen’s remarks place him among a growing number of writers and performers worried about the impact of AI on artistic originality and creative professions.