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In a recent TIME interview, where he was named Entertainer of the Year, Leonardo DiCaprio discussed the expanding role of artificial intelligence in film and music. He acknowledged that AI can serve as a useful “enhancement,” particularly for emerging filmmakers who may access tools that broaden creative possibilities beyond traditional production methods.
Still, DiCaprio stressed a clear boundary: for something to be considered true art, it must originate from human experience. He pointed to the rise of AI-generated music — often technically impressive, frequently viral — noting that while these creations may capture brief attention, they tend to fade quickly, lacking the emotional resonance and vulnerability that ground meaningful work.
For DiCaprio, AI outputs feel unanchored: competent but devoid of the lived nuance that informs authentic storytelling. His stance aligns with a growing number of artists who express concern about generative technologies overshadowing the human depth at the core of film, performance, and composition.
As the entertainment industry continues experimenting with AI, DiCaprio’s viewpoint remains steady: innovation has value, but not at the expense of the human soul that gives art its purpose.
