Boots Riley Thinks Martin Scorsese “Doesn’t Give A F*ck” About AI But Was Offered “A Gang Of Money”

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Boots Riley has accused Martin Scorsese of abandoning his principles for profit, claiming the Oscar-winning director accepted an advisory role at AI firm Black Forest Labs purely for financial gain rather than genuine belief in the technology. Riley suggested Scorsese "doesn't give a fuck" about AI but was swayed by substantial compensation, and criticized the filmmaker's move as an attempt to legitimize generative AI adoption across Hollywood. The disagreement reflects a broader creative divide in the industry over whether AI represents a threat to human artistry or merely another tool in the filmmaker's kit.