As Hollywood Actors Strike Over A.I. Concerns, Matrix Actor Opens Up About What Happened To Him: ‘I Am An Eyewitness’
As Hollywood Actors Strike Over A.I. Concerns, Matrix Actor Opens Up About What Happened To Him: ‘I Am An Eyewitness’
While the WGA Strike may be ending, the SAF-AFTRA strike is still ongoing. Matrix actor Lambert Wilson, who played the Merovingian in The Matrix films, stands in solidarity with his American counterparts in the SAG strike. Wilson believes that this struggle is crucial for the future of artists and viewers, as they are being manipulated and kept in the dark about the true audience and their earnings. As an “eyewitness” to the potential future of A.I. in media, Wilson shares his experience with the Enter the Matrix video game, where his face and voice could be used without his consent. He believes that this battle will have a lasting impact on civilization.
The Ongoing Strikes and Solidarity
The WGA Strike is nearing its end, but the SAF-AFTRA strike is still ongoing, preventing Hollywood from fully getting back to work. However, some stars, like Jessica Chastain, have been able to continue working due to interim agreements. Lambert Wilson, despite not being subject to the strike as a non-U.S. resident, stands in solidarity with his American SAG colleagues. He believes that this strike is crucial for the future of artists and viewers, as they are being manipulated and kept in the dark about important information regarding their audience and earnings. Wilson emphasizes the importance of unity and the fight for a fair and transparent industry.
A Unique Perspective on A.I. in Media
Lambert Wilson, known for his role as the Merovingian in The Matrix films, shares his unique perspective on the potential future of A.I. in media. He recalls his experience with the Enter the Matrix video game, where his face and voice were captured and replicated using motion-capture techniques. Wilson raises concerns about what could happen to his digital avatar, expressing the possibility of it being used without his consent to declare a war or manipulate others. He believes that this battle over A.I. concerns in the industry is a battle for civilization, with far-reaching consequences that will change everything.
By standing in solidarity with his American SAG colleagues and sharing his eyewitness experience, Lambert Wilson highlights the importance of the ongoing strikes and the need for transparency and fairness in the entertainment industry.
