“How Screenwriters Can Ethically Use AI” Insights from Screenwriter Andy Bobrow and WriterDuet Founder Guy Goldstein

AI is no substitute for creativity

AI tools have become increasingly prevalent across creative industries, but how should professional screenwriters approach them? I recently spoke with TV comedy writer Andy Bobrow (Malcolm in the Middle, Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Guy Goldstein, creator of WriterDuet, about the ethical use of AI in #screenwriting.

In our conversation, we discussed the complex relationship between AI and creative writing. Screenwriting students on the call expressed strong opinions about AI content, with one noting they find AI writing “soulless” and sharing how receiving AI-generated content completely killed their interest in a promising project.

Another student observed that AI works best as a tool for specific tasks rather than pure creation, describing their approach as “talking back and forth with it and trying to get to an idea, almost like leading a writers’ room.” These student observations set the stage for insights from our industry experts on this evolving technology.

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