Steve Carell says he is worried about AI. Says his latest film "Mountainhead" is a society we might soon live in

Steve Carell Talks AI Fears and Dark New Film ‘Mountainhead’

Steve Carell is worried about AI. In a recent chat, he said the rise of artificial intelligence scares him, especially when it comes to art and creativity. “I

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Steve Carell’s AI jitters and creative soul

In a recent chat, Carell admitted he’s creeped out by how slick AI is getting—“perfect” art feels too sterile, he says. He’s front and center in Mountainhead, an HBO flick from Succession’s Jesse Armstrong about a tech-tycoon/AI-ruled world plunged into chaos after a massive deepfake sparks violence in Asia.

Darker than Succession, with a dash of dark comedy

While fans note Succession vibes, Carell insists Mountainhead is way darker—think modern-day Dr. Strangelove meets digital armageddon. It’s chillingly close to our reality, but Armstrong still peppers in sharp, bone-chilling humor to keep you on your toes.