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George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts

The Guardian Culture Wednesday 15 July 2026, 12:29 UTC By Laurence Phelan 1 min read
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The Star Wars director has called AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and advised ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’Star Wars director George Lucas has added his voice to the growing chorus of film-makers receptive to the rising use of AI tools in moviemaking. Speaking in an interview with A Rabbit’s Foot, Lucas, 82, said: “Artificial intelligence means it’s much easier for us to make movies.”

The Star Wars director has called AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and advised ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’

Star Wars director George Lucas has added his voice to the growing chorus of film-makers receptive to the rising use of AI tools in moviemaking.

Speaking in an interview with A Rabbit’s Foot, Lucas, 82, said: “Artificial intelligence means it’s much easier for us to make movies.”

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