Director Morgan Neville is steering clear of generative AI after ‘Roadrunner’ backlash

One of the most eye-popping aspects of Roadrunner, Morgan Neville’s documentary about Anthony Bourdain, was Neville’s use of generative AI to mimic Bourdain’s voice. Looking back, Neville told Wired that he thought it was a “funny” way to “keep [Bourdain’s] voice in the movie.” But his approach was heavily criticized — in […]

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