Amazon drops OpenAI drama film after $50 billion deal

Amazon has dropped its film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, ‘Artificial’, just months after signing a $50 billion deal with the company. The movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield, was nearly finished but will now be shopped around to other studios. This decision raises questions about the impact of business ties and personal relationships on creative freedom in the tech industry. Amazon’s decision may seem subtle, but it’s a reminder that even indirect forms of censorship can be effective and potentially more insidious. Why it matters: This move highlights the tension between business interests and artistic expression in the tech industry, where powerful figures can influence the narrative and limit the voices that get heard.