Saudi director Ali Al-Kalthami warns against replacing filmmakers with AI

Arab News · Asharq Al-Awsat (Riyadh) · 2026-10-12 08:56 UTC

Ali Al-Kalthami highlights the importance of balancing technology with creativity. He warns against replacing human skills with AI in film and emphasizes telling authentic Saudi stories.

- Regulations are needed to protect jobs, says Al-Kalthami

- But ‘putting up barriers’ does not mean outright banning

RIYADH: Saudi filmmaker Ali Al-Kalthami has warned that using artificial intelligence to replace human talent in cinema would damage the industry, and has called for legislation to protect creative jobs.

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