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Russell T. Davies pushes back on AI Doctor Who comments

Showrunner Russell T. Davies has criticized a BBC executive for remarks about potentially using AI in the Doctor Who series. Davies confirmed that the future of the show is secure, pushing back against the executive's "clumsy" comments regarding AI integration. AI

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Russell T. Davies pushes back on AI Doctor Who comments

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    Russell T Davies calls out BBC boss for 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments as he confirms future of series https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/doctor-who-2026-russe

    Russell T Davies calls out BBC boss for 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments as he confirms future of series https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/doctor-who-2026-russell-t-davies-bbc-b1300771.html # DoctorWho # AI # TV