Guillermo del Toro said he will not use generative AI in filmmaking, stating he is not interested and would rather die than adopt it. He made the remarks in an NPR interview about his upcoming Frankenstein film on Netflix. Del Toro said he prefers to avoid the arrogance he sees in technology developers, comparing them to Victor Frankenstein. He urged a pause to consider the consequences of AI use. The interview took place as his Netflix project arrives next month. Del Toro emphasized his opposition, saying he would rather die than use AI. He called on the industry to reflect on where AI development is heading.