"The show's cocreators couldn't agree more. In a wide-ranging conversation for The Big Interview ahead of the Hacks series finale on HBO Max, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello were resolute about the value of human creativity-and what can be lost when AI enters the picture."
"The show has also acted as something of a mirror for the real-world entertainment industry, weaving in plotlines that tackle everything from media consolidation to corporate censorship to, yes, artificial intelligence."
"If you're a WIRED reader who uses AI in any creative context, I'd suggest staying far, far away from anyone involved in the TV show Hacks. In an interview earlier this year, actor Hannah Einbinder (who plays young comedy writer Ava Daniels on the show) described AI creators as "losers," "not artists," and "not special.""
"Downs and Aniello (along with their third cocreator, Jen Statsky) would be wise to stick with the tough, tiring, absolutely-no-shortcuts approach they take to making entertainment. Across five excellent seasons-if you haven't seen the show, I really do recommend it- Hacks has been praised for its sharp writing and wit, and its thoughtful portrayal of Deborah Vance and Ava's complex, constantly evolving relationship."
The finale approaches for a comedy series that has mirrored real entertainment industry issues. The creators emphasize the value of human creativity and reject AI as a substitute for artistic work. They connect AI concerns to broader pressures in media, including consolidation that concentrates power and reduces diversity. They also address corporate censorship and the way it can limit expression and shape what audiences are allowed to see. The creators describe AI as deeply disturbing, contrasting it with the labor-intensive process of writing and making entertainment. The show’s characters and relationships are used to reflect how these forces affect creative careers and output.
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