‘Taxi Driver’ screenwriter calls AI ‘smarter’ and ‘better’ than Oscar-nominated writers

Screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for his critically acclaimed works like “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull” and “First Reformed,” surprised fans when he shared his apparent approval of artificial intelligence.

In a series of posts last week, the Oscar-nominee marveled at AI and ChatGPT’s capabilities when it came to his profession.

“I’ve just come to realize AI is smarter than I am. Has better ideas, has more efficient ways to execute them,” he wrote on Jan 16.