Nicolas Cage Says He Won’t Work With Amazon Again Over AI Dispute

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Nicolas Cage said at New York Comic Con that he was asked to sign an artificial-intelligence waiver for Amazon’s series “Spider-Noir,” but refused. He said Amazon’s reported $50 billion investment in OpenAI conflicted with his opposition to AI use and added that he was probably not going to work with the studio again. Amazon had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The dispute reflects broader tensions in Hollywood, where SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild have secured contractual protections related to AI, while the impact of AI-generated performers remains unsettled. “Spider-Noir,” produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, was Cage’s first leading television role. The series reportedly drew 2.6 billion minutes of viewing during its first six weeks and received 11 Emmy nominations, winning five, but Amazon canceled it after one season. Cage also said he plans to continue working in television and announced that he will join HBO’s “True Detective”.