‘Galaxy Express 999’ Director Says AI Is Making People Follow Instructions Instead of Thinking Independently, Raising Concerns About Its Impact on Creativity

Legendary Japanese anime director Rintaro has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence is influencing creativity, warning that people risk becoming too dependent on instructions generated by technology instead of thinking independently. In an interview with Cartoon Brew, the 85-year-old filmmaker discussed AI’s potential impact on animation, original storytelling and everyday life during the 2026 Busan International Film Festival. Rintaro illustrated his concerns with an example of a mother using a tablet to learn how to draw and color a picture…