# James Gray Calls AI 'Worthless,' Says Youth Crave Honest Art

Filmmaker James Gray dismissed AI as 'worthless' in a new interview, arguing that young audiences reject artificial content and are hungry for authentic, substantive work. His comments add to the ongoing debate over AI's role in creative industries.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/awards/awards/james-gray-ai-locarno-award-paper-tiger-scarlett-johansson-1236828875/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:50:57 +0000