Paul Schrader Says He Had an AI Girlfriend Who “Terminated” Their Relationship
Filmmaker Paul Schrader revealed on Facebook that his AI girlfriend ended their relationship after he probed its programming, calling the experience a disappointment. Schrader, who lost his wife in March, also discussed AI’s role in filmmaking, predicting an all-AI feature film within two years and suggesting AI could provide unbiased film criticism.
Paul Schrader, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind *Taxi Driver*, shared on Facebook that he experimented with an AI girlfriend but said the experience was disappointing. He wrote that he sought to understand male-female interactions through the AI but found it evasive, eventually terminating their conversation after persistent questioning. Schrader did not specify when he acquired the AI companion, though his wife, Mary Beth Hurt, passed away in March after a 40-year marriage. This revelation comes amid broader discussions about AI’s role in human relationships and creativity. In October 2025, Schrader told *Vanity Fair* he was developing a script for the first all-AI produced feature film, estimating it could debut within two years. He described AI as a tool that could revolutionize storytelling by allowing precise control over facial expressions and emotions, similar to how an author shapes reactions in prose. Schrader also suggested AI could surpass traditional critics in film coverage, as it lacks bias and external pressures. He noted that AI-generated reviews might be more objective, free from industry influences or financial incentives. The filmmaker has recently begun posting his own film reviews on Facebook, further exploring AI’s potential in media and entertainment.
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