‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s new show ‘Pluribus’ was emphatically ‘made by humans,’ not AI

As viewers reach the conclusion of the new Apple TV series 'Pluribus,' they are greeted with a striking disclaimer in the credits: "This show was made by humans." This straightforward statement, nestled just below a note regarding animal safety on set, serves as a potential template for filmmakers aiming to assert their works' authenticity in an era increasingly influenced by generative AI. Vince Gilligan, the show's creator renowned for his work on 'Better Call Saul,' strongly emphasized his stance against artificial intelligence in a recent feature with Variety. He expressed his disdain for AI, calling it, "the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine." He further likened AI-generated content to a cow endlessly chewing its cud, describing it as an "endlessly regurgitated loop of nonsense." In a mix of humor and frustration, Gilligan quipped, "Thank you, Silicon Valley! Yet again, you’ve f—ed up the world." 'Pluribus' marks Gilligan's return to the science fiction genre and features Rhea Seehorn, his co-star from 'Better Call Saul,' in the role of a romance author facing an alien invasion. The show not only highlights human creativity but also serves as a critique of the growing reliance on technology in storytelling.