Assuming that you have seen Pluribus until the very end of the credits, you would have spotted a very small line at the end, stating, “This show was made by humans.” It is brief, witty, and somewhat subversive, at least as far as an expansive, slick Apple TV sci-fi series is concerned. But it’s not just there for fun.The creator of Pluribus, Vince Gilligan, included those lines to make a point. He does not want audiences to think that Pluribus was created by AI or computer-generated scripts but by actual people, with actual creativity and emotion. That little line is his reminder to viewers that the great stories have people and hearts behind them, and not machines.What does the end credits line in Pluribus even mean View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn the surface, the credit is obvious: Pluribus has not been created with the help of generative AI to write, edit, or generate the central ideas of the show. This is a statement that stands out in the modern world, where studios are known to secretly apply AI to polish scripts or generate background actors. Gilligan and his colleagues are telling the truth when they say that they didn't let a machine do their thinking for them. And that decision is important since the viewers are not usually aware of what goes on behind the scenes.Technology could be very influential in creating a perfect-looking scene. When Pluribus adds the line in italics at the end of the credits, it serves to remind us that the people who make stories are not robots and do not always get it right the first time, but they brainstorm, rework, improvise, and commit little, beautiful mistakes that give soul to a show. It is a simple but effective message that true creativity, with all its struggles and flaws, still holds more value than anything a machine can produce.Vince Gilligan’s beef with AIVince Gilligan - Source: GettyVince Gilligan did not conceal this message but made it very clear. During interviews, he stated very frankly that he hates AI, which he described as the most costly and power-intensive plagiarizing machine in the world. To him, it is not a matter of simply hating new technology but of fairness and creativity. He is of the opinion that AI robs actual artists, blends their content, and sells it at a profit, typically benefiting only a handful of already wealthy tech firms. That, he says, kills originality and reduces creativity to yet another product.In a recent conversation with Variety, Vince Gilligan revealed:“I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit. It’s basically a bunch of centibillionaires whose greatest life goal is to become the world’s first trillionaires. I think they’re selling a bag of vapor.”Therefore, when Pluribus concludes with a note that it was made by humans, it is not just a gimmick; it is a statement. It implies that all emotions, character decisions, and daring ideas were of real individuals who thought, felt, and debated over the story. Not by a machine repeating patterns. That tiny line of end credits became a strong anti-AI gesture in the entertainment industry thanks to the remarks made by Gilligan.Industry ripple effectsEven a brief credit such as “made by humans” will not prevent AI in movies immediately, but it is initiating a crucial discussion. To begin with, it serves as a role model of honesty. When individuals start focusing on whether a project was done with the help of AI, the studios will be forced to make a decision whether to announce it or not. Second, it supports writers, artists, and unions who have claimed that AI may steal jobs or damage creativity. Third, it challenges the viewers to think more about how the movies are created, who creates them, and why actual human input is so important.And lastly, it is little, but a strong statement. It causes people to discuss what it really means to be made by humans, whether it is a promise, a memory, or simply a smart slogan. No matter what, the response Vince Gilligan succeeded in making was something out of nothing -- at least a note to ourselves about what we may lose once machines begin to create art.For more such insights on Pluribus, keep following Soap Central.