Javed Akhtar has opened up about the inevitability of AI in the creative space, calling some concerns ‘exaggerated’.

Artificial intelligence is a reality that cannot be wished away, believes Javed Akhtar . Even as many creative people have lobbied against the use of AI in cinema, Javed Akhtar, a veteran of Hindi cinema, says one cannot ignore some of its contributions.

At the Soundscapes of India- Season 2, the veteran screenwriter and lyricist was asked about the 2025 edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) dedicating a section for AI content.

He responded, “If you see the progress of science, every invention, including automobiles and railway engines, has been resisted by the people. They think such advancements are going to badly affect society. But science is no

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