Helen Mirren Surprises Audience with Speech Generated by Artificial Intelligence (and Tears It Apart) at the American Cinematheque Awards

Helen Mirren's AI-written speech stunned guests at the American Cinematheque Awards.

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Mirren's torn papers reveal her witty revelation: "That was written by AI!"

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The event honored Mirren for her distinguished career in Hollywood.

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Notable stars like Harrison Ford and Bryan Cranston paid tribute to Mirren.

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The gala celebrated Mirren's contributions to arthouse cinema.

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A mix of humor and sincerity marked speeches at the event.

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Stars like Pierce Brosnan and Vin Diesel shared personal anecdotes.

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Mirren's husband praised her as a stepmother and mentor.

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The evening culminated in an emotional tribute from Harrison Ford.

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