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Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed
Original: Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/ben-affleck-is-an-ai-nerd-and
Ben Affleck is drawing attention for his deep interest in artificial intelligence, with commentators noting he is surprisingly knowledgeable about the technology. The reaction online has been largely positive, with many expressing surprise and appreciation that the actor and filmmaker engages so seriously with AI.
Why now: A well-known Hollywood star showing unexpected technical fluency in AI is a surprising celebrity-tech crossover story.
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- Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/ben-affleck-is-an-ai-nerd-and-the-internet-is-impressed/ # AI # Tech # Celebrity · techcrunch@robot.villas · 4
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