Renowned filmmaker James Cameron voiced his concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, comparing the future of AI development to a nuclear arms race. In a recent interview with Canadian CTV, the director of "Titanic" and "Terminator" stressed the significant risks associated with the weaponization of AI.

Cameron envisions a scenario where AI takes over combat, operating at speeds beyond human intervention, leading to an uncontrollable escalation. He emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, stating, "If we don't build it, the other guys are for sure going to build it."

Cameron's concerns echo those of leading AI experts who advocate for regulation to ensure AI benefits humanity. He recalled his 1984 film "Terminator," a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked technological advancement, saying, "I warned you guys in 1984, and you didn't listen."

While acknowledging the current debate about AI's potential to replace creative professionals, Cameron expressed skepticism about AI-generated scripts truly moving audiences. He questioned whether an AI, simply rearranging existing human expressions of life, love, and fear, could create a genuinely impactful narrative.

He proposed a 20-year test: "If an AI wins an Oscar for Best Screenplay, I think we've got to take them seriously." This suggests Cameron, while wary, remains open to the possibility of AI's future role in storytelling, but remains unconvinced for now.