Hollywood’s latest films cast tech leaders Musk, Altman and Zuckerberg in a dark light

HOLLYWOOD is turning its lens on some of tech’s most powerful figures.

“Artificial,” “The Social Reckoning” and Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk” offer critical portraits of Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk as debate over AI’s risks and Big Tech’s influence intensifies.

The films arrive amid growing public concern about AI and resistance to the data centers powering it.

CNBC’s Julia Boorstin explores whether Hollywood’s portrayal could shape how audiences view the tech leaders.—Oct 12, 2026

Main image: Vanity Fair.com

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