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Ike Barinholtz jokes about tech executives and says he fears AI's impact
Actor Ike Barinholtz spoke at the New York Film Festival premiere of “Artificial” on October 5.
He joked that tech executives could be rated “a million” on a scale of how “douchey” they are, then softened his answer.
Barinholtz plays Elon Musk in the film, which also stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The movie follows Altman’s controversial firing and return in 2023.
Barinholtz said he is nervous about artificial intelligence and worries it could threaten people’s jobs.
He said he wants people to keep having a reason to work and do things.
Amazon MGM is aiming to release the film in early 2027.
Ike Barinholtz said he is very worried about artificial intelligence and its possible effects on people’s jobs.
He made the comments while speaking to Page Six at the New York Film Festival premiere of “Artificial.”
Barinholtz joked that tech executives were “a million” on a scale of how “douchey” they are, then revised his estimate.
He plays Elon Musk in “Artificial,” which also stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The film follows Altman’s controversial firing and rehiring in 2023.
- Who
- Ike Barinholtz, an actor who plays Elon Musk in “Artificial.
- What
- He joked about tech executives and said he was worried about AI’s impact on jobs.
- When
- October 5, at the film’s premiere.
- Where
- The New York Film Festival.
- Why
- He said he was nervous about AI and worried about people’s jobs and having a reason to work and do things.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I am nervous about it very much.
I’m worried about people’s jobs.
Oh God, a million? I don’t know.
I say that as a douche,
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- Premiere date
- October 5
- Film festival
- New York Film Festival
- Barinholtz’s role
- Elon Musk in “Artificial
- Andrew Garfield’s role
- Sam Altman in “Artificial
- Film storyline
- Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring in 2023
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