Vince Gilligan’s New Sci-Fi Series PLURIBUS Declares “Made by Humans” Because He Hates AI
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan has returned to television with his new Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Pluribus, and he’s making a bold statement right in the credits.
Viewers who watched the show’s premiere this week might’ve noticed something unusual, a message proudly declaring that the series “was made by humans.” Turns out, that’s not just a clever nod to the show’s premise, it’s a personal declaration of war against artificial intelligence.
During the closing credits of Pluribus, a line tucked into the “special thanks” section reads, “This show was made by humans.” According to Gilligan, it’s there for a reason.
"I hate AI. AI is the world's most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit."
That’s about as clear as it gets. Gilligan’s stance on AI is rooted in his belief that the technology isn’t innovation, it’s exploitation. He sees it as a tool for profit-driven tech billionaires, not creativity.
"It's basically a bunch of centibillionaires whose greatest life goal is to become the world’s first trillionaires. I think they're selling a bag of vapor."
Gilligan’s comments come at a time when Hollywood is still debating how AI fits into storytelling. Projects like Late Night with the Devil and Secret Invasion faced backlash for incorporating AI imagery, sparking wider conversations about authenticity in art.
Gilligan, however, isn’t interested in blurring those lines, he wants everyone to know his show is 100% human-made.
And that message couldn’t be more fitting for Pluribus. The series stars Rhea Seehorn as one of the last free-thinking humans on Earth, resisting assimilation into a hive mind that’s consumed nearly everyone else.
It’s a haunting story, one that mirrors Gilligan’s views on the dangers of losing creativity and individuality to machines and tech.
The first two episodes of Pluribus are now streaming on Apple TV+, offering fans a interesting, character-driven sci-fi story that is sure to hook you.