Stranger Things Finale Allegedly Written with ChatGPT Assistance: AI Usage Spotted in Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
Evidence has emerged suggesting that the creators of Stranger Things may have utilized ChatGPT during the development of the series finale. Eagle-eyed viewers of the show's behind-the-scenes documentary noticed suspicious browser tabs open while the production team was reviewing the screenplay in Google Docs.
A distinctive ChatGPT interface logo was visible in the footage when showrunners were demonstrating their scriptwriting process. The discovery quickly went viral on social media platform X, with the post accumulating over 3 million views. This revelation has sparked widespread speculation within the fan community that artificial intelligence played a significant role in crafting the storyline.
The controversy gains additional context considering the final episode's reception: episode 7 currently holds a relatively low 5.7 rating on IMDb, which many users now attribute to potential AI-generated content lacking the human creative touch that characterized earlier seasons.
This incident raises important questions about the role of generative AI tools in professional screenwriting and whether production studios should disclose AI assistance in creative processes.
