'Black Mirror' creator Charlie tried using the viral AI chatbot ChatGPT to write an episode script.
But much to his dismay, the results disappointed the creator of the dystopian series on Netflix.
'Black Mirror' Creator Uses ChatGPT AI to Write Episode Script
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Show Creator Charlie Booker speaks onstage at the Black Mirror panel during the 2017 Vulture Festival at Milk Studios on May 21, 2017 in New York City.
The generative tool of OpenAI, ChatGPT, has been an instant sensation among internet users. It has amassed millions of monthly users a few months before its launch last November 2022.
Some are impressed with its capabilities to guide content creation and coding. However, critics have raised concerns about the impact of AI on the society.
As per the BBC, a Goldman Sachs study highlights that AI is likely to replace a staggering 300 million full-time jobs. The possible ill effects could impact folks with administrative roles and legal professions. Some artists and writers are also concerned that they might lose their jobs.
But this time, the 'Black Mirror' creator himself sought the help of the viral AI chatbot to write an episode script.
According to a report by DeCrypt, Brooker recently attempted to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence by enlisting the help of ChatGPT, to develop a script for a 'Black Mirror' episode.
The Netflix series creator told Empire Magazine in an interview that he "toyed around with ChatGPT a bit." To be precise, he prompted the AI tool to generate a script for his award-winning dystopian show.
However, the outcome was not exactly what he had hoped for.
Deadline reports Brooker asked the AI to "generate Black Mirror episodes,' but instead of doing so, he says, it just combined summaries of its older episodes, making it appears like it wrote a script on its own.
The show creator narrates, "It comes up with something that, at first glance, reads plausibly, but on second glance, is sh*t." He realized that nothing original actually came up from the AI-generated episode. Instead, it was a mere mash-up of previously released titles.
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Black Mirror Season 6 Debuts This June 20233
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Dominic Patten, Russell McLean, David Slade, Netflix Director of Product Innovation Carla Engelbrecht and Netflix Director of Original Series Andy Weil speak onstage during Netflix FYSEE Behind The Lens for Black Mirror's 'Bandersnatch' at Raleigh Studios on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
The much-awaited comeback of 'Black Mirror' for Season 6 premieres this Summer or on June 15, 2023, to be exact.
The long-anticipated return of the dystopian series features a new exciting cast. The confirmed cast list includes Aaron Paul, widely known for his role in 'Breaking Bad.' 'Schitt's Creek's' Annie Murphy and 'Top Gun: Maverick's' Danny Ramirez are also joining the upcoming anthology. The star-studded new season also stars Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Clara Rugaard, Auden Thornton, and Anjana Vasan.
The first teaser of 'Black Mirror 6' premiered on the official YouTub of Netflix in early April, alongside the confirmation of its June release date. Here's a look at the official trailer.
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