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Nicolas Cage Calls AI Performances a 'Dead End', as 'Robots Cannot Reflect the Human Condition'

Author : Alexander Feb 26,2025

Nicolas Cage delivered a powerful anti-AI message during his Saturn Awards acceptance speech, warning actors against allowing AI to influence their performances. He argued that AI, incapable of reflecting the human condition, represents a "dead end" for artistic integrity.

As reported by Variety, Cage, accepting the Best Actor award for his role in Dream Scenario, used his speech to express his concerns. He emphasized the importance of human emotion and thoughtful recreation in artistic expression, contrasting it with the cold, calculated output of AI. He stated that allowing AI to manipulate even a fraction of a performance would ultimately compromise the "integrity, purity, and truth of art," replacing it with mere financial gain.

"The job of all art...is to hold a mirror to the external and internal stories of the human condition through the very human thoughtful and emotional process of recreation," Cage asserted. He warned that allowing AI to take over this process would result in art lacking heart, losing its edge, and ultimately becoming meaningless.

Nicolas Cage has warned against the use of AI. Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images.
Cage's stance echoes similar concerns raised by other actors, particularly in the voice acting industry, where AI has been used to recreate performances, even in major video game titles. Voice actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) have publicly criticized this practice, highlighting the threat to their livelihoods.

The film industry's response to AI is divided. While acclaimed director Tim Burton expressed his unease with AI-generated art, Zack Snyder, director of Justice League and Rebel Moon, advocates for embracing the technology. This divergence of opinion underscores the ongoing debate surrounding AI's role in the creative arts.

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