Screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for "Taxi Driver," has expressed admiration for artificial intelligence, claiming it is "smarter" and generates better ideas than human writers. He compared the current AI moment to Garry Kasparov's defeat by Deep Blue in chess. Schrader shared his experiences using ChatGPT, stating it provided valuable feedback on his scripts quickly. His remarks sparked a mix of surprise and skepticism among fans and peers regarding AI's role in creative writing.