• Accepts AI as an unavoidable reality
• Opinions split over her remarks

Hollywood has been drawn into a fresh debate over artificial intelligence following comments made by actress Sandra Bullock during a media appearance.

Sandra Bullock, 61, appeared at a summit where she was asked about AI-generated promotional clips circulating for her upcoming film Practical Magic 2.

She responded in a light tone, saying the situation “could be worse,” before stressing that AI is now a reality that cannot be ignored.

Bullock emphasized the need to understand the technology and engage with it constructively, arguing it should be used creatively and turned into a useful tool, while also warning it can be misused in harmful ways.

Her remarks triggered widespread reaction online, with critics accusing her of “giving in” to the technology, while others defended her stance as reflecting a growing Hollywood view that AI can be responsibly integrated into creative industries.

The debate comes amid intensifying discussion over the role of AI in entertainment, as industries weigh its opportunities against potential risks.