Danny Boyle Confirms Use of AI in Film Ink About Rupert Murdoch's The Sun
Director Danny Boyle confirmed that generative AI was used for about 30 seconds in his new film Ink, animating old photographs and creating imagery of mice. The film explores the rise of British tabloid The Sun under Rupert Murdoch in the 1970s. Boyle discussed AI's role as a filmmaking tool and expressed concerns about its potential impact on journalism, emphasizing the importance of ethical use and fair compensation for actors. Ink is set for a December theatrical release and will stream on Netflix in January.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, wion. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 6 Sept, 02:35 am. Other outlets followed.
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