Conan O’Brien comments on AI during his opening monologue at the Oscars

When hosting the 2025 Oscars last night, comedian and late-night TV host Conan O’Brien addressed the use of AI in his opening monologue, reflecting the growing conversation about the technology’s influence in Hollywood. “We did not use AI to make this show,” O’Brien said. His remarks were clearly a reference to the use of generative AI in “The Brutalist,” which won three Oscars for Best Actor, Cinematography, and Original Score. Last month, “The Brutalist” sparked controversy over its use of AI. In an interview with Red Shark News, film editor Dávid Jancsó admitted to using Respeecher, an AI voice generator, to tweak actors Adrien Brody’s and Felicity Jones’ Hungarian dialogue in the film to make it sound more authentic. The fact that AI was used in the film in any form ignited an online debate, and many suggested it should have been disqualified for awards consideration. However, director Brady Corbet responded to the backlash, arguing that AI wasn’t leveraged to enhance the actors ... Read full article.