Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness

[Media](https://www.foxnews.com/category/media) Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness The movie star doubted that AI is currently able to 'write anything meaningful' or make entire movies from scratch By [Marc Tamasco](//www.foxnews.com/person/t/marc-tamasco) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 17, 2026 12:29pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387865307112) #### [Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387865307112) Actor Ben Affleck appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, where he downplayed some of the fears about artificial intelligence's potential impact on the film industry. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actor [Ben Affleck](... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*