Ben Affleck says he writes Python, understands CNNs, and previewed OpenAI video models
c_valenzuelab · x · 2026-10-08
Ben Affleck revealed in an interview that he writes "pretty shitty" Python scripts, understands convolutional neural networks, has worked extensively with GPUs through VFX pipelines, and used his celebrity status to get private looks at Google and OpenAI's video models. His tech background dates back to film's analog-to-digital transition. The remarks circulated widely in AI circles as a rare insider celebrity take on AI in filmmaking.
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