From Mother Jones · Alex Nguyen · · 1m
Hollywood Turns Against Tech Oligarchs
Four new films target tech CEOs as public opinion shifts against Big Tech.
In brief
Four new films target tech CEOs as public opinion shifts against Big Tech. Hollywood releases four movies critiquing tech executives as public distrust of Big Tech grows. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
New Tech Films Release
Hollywood releases four movies on tech executives this fall: Artificial, The Social Reckoning, Musk, and You Can See Everything.
Public Distrust Grows
Public opinion about Big Tech companies has tanked since the 2010s, with seven in ten Americans believing tech CEOs hold too much power.
Sam Altman's Film
Artificial stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, depicting his firing and reinstatement in 2023.
Critical Viewpoint
Luca Guadagnino says the Altman character 'yes' to everyone, showing a narcissist who 'shapeshifts' to understand the terrain.
Amazon Drops Film
Amazon MGM Studios dropped Artificial after announcing a $50 billion investment into OpenAI.
Consequence
Big Tech and wealthy elites become more tied to culture, art, and media as public distrust of tech CEOs grows.
The takeaway
Hollywood releases four movies critiquing tech executives as public distrust of Big Tech grows.
