Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments
Summary
Russell T Davies, a TV writer known for Doctor Who, criticized the BBC’s new director general, Matt Brittin, for his comments about an AI-made Doctor Who episode. Brittin said he was highlighting how fast AI technology is changing creative work but stressed that humans remain in charge of creativity at the BBC.Key Facts
- Matt Brittin, BBC director general, referred to a 50-minute AI-generated Doctor Who episode as "pretty good."
- Russell T Davies called Brittin's comment "clumsy" because it affects writers and artists.
- Brittin explained he wanted to show how quickly AI is changing work but said he supports human creativity.
- Davies worries AI could replace some writers and said he himself does not use AI to write scripts.
- Davies revived Doctor Who twice and is a leading UK TV writer known for many popular shows.
- The BBC canceled the planned Doctor Who Christmas special, and Disney+ stopped co-financing the show.
- Another Doctor Who season is planned for next summer with a new Doctor and companion, but Davies will not be involved.
- Davies said he finds inspiration from everyday human stories, like phone-in calls on TV shows.
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