Jodie Foster wonders if F1 movie was made with AI; expresses confusion and concern over technology's impact on Hollywood jobs.

Jodie Foster speculated that the recent F1 movie, featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, might have been made with AI, stating, "F1 was made by AI. Wasn't it?" She noted the film's structure resembled a typical school lesson on filmmaking.¹³⁴⁷

Despite no evidence of AI use in production, Foster suggested it could exemplify AI's potential. She remarked, "They were able to dominate the technology to make something big and beautiful..." However, she expressed concern over AI's impact on jobs in Hollywood, stating, "AI is getting rid of a lot of jobs."

Foster emphasized the importance of protecting workers' rights, advocating for unions to ensure fair compensation for actors whose likenesses may be used repeatedly. "Hopefully, things like unions will be able to come in and say, 'You can use my actor 20 times, but you're going to pay him 20 times'. And I think that's fair," she said.⁵⁶

The F1 movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, grossed over $600 million at the box office and received four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Foster acknowledged the film's success but remained cautious about the implications of AI in the industry, hoping filmmakers can harness AI without losing creative control.