Andrew Garfield says he didn't trust AI after playing Sam Altman in 'Artificial:' I got a bit scared'

Business Insider | 08-10-2026 12:55pm |

Andrew Garfield, who portrays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the upcoming film 'Artificial,' has revealed that playing the role made him wary of artificial intelligence. In an interview with Variety, Garfield said he became mistrustful and 'a bit scared' of the technology, noting that its creators may not fully understand its capabilities. The film, set to hit theaters on Christmas Day, chronicles the period when Altman was temporarily ousted from OpenAI in 2023.

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