Matthew McConaughey has had quite an electrifying journey in the entertainment world. His filmography has offered fans a delightful mix of comedy and drama. All these years, his appearances in movies and television have established his image as one of the most versatile actors. From becoming the go-to guy for romantic comedies to playing rodeo cowboy, he has built an impressive resume for himself. Not to mention his Ron Woodroof, in Dallas Buyers Club, brought him the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Now, years after all those glorious moments of his career, the actor has opened up about his personal life and use of technology. In the wake of what Hollywood has been going through lately, this might lighten fans’ hearts.

Matthew McConaughey did AI plagiarism when it didn’t even exist

Matthew McConaughey recently appeared on an episode of the famous podcast SmartLess. In his interview, the 53-year-old talked about many things he learned from his life and dwelled on his childhood. The American star recalled one instance when his mom forced him to enter a poem competition. He revealed she told him to write his name under an Anne Ashford poem. Though he first did not agree to do it, his mother stated the point that he understood it and that all mattered at that point.

“I signed my name under and won the seventh grade poetry contest, early AI plagiarism,” added the Interstellar star. Well, less the actor knew then, one day there would be technology that would help people write everything. But unlike his innocent plagiarism to come first at a competition, the latest one has been costing people their careers.

The SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions have been striking on the pickets for months in fear AI would destroy their future. Meanwhile, this drive had no impact on the projects headlined by McConaughey and he continued to work this entire time.

The Oscar winner starring in The Rivals of Amziah King 

In July, this year paparazzi photographed Matthew McConaughey in Alabama making a movie, The Rivals of Amziah King. The actor was holding an instrument in hand alongside his team. The crime thriller was actually an independent project written and directed by Andrew Patterson. So, as per the approval list of SAG-AFTRA, they were allowed to carry on with the production while the other major projects continued to be delayed.

As of now, they have kept the plotline of the film under wraps, but it is mainly character-focused, set against the unique backdrop of remote Oklahoma. McConaughey has taken the lead role in the movie playing the titular character Amziah King.

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