AI Strikes at Hollywood - The Battle Between Creativity and Technology

Lights, camera, and action-packed protests!

Hold onto your popcorn because there’s a major Hollywood showdown happening! You know those awesome writers who bring our favourite movies and shows to life? Well, they’ve gone on strike since May 2, 2023.

Why? It’s all because of the sneaky rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Yeah, you heard it right – AI is threatening to steal the spotlight from our favorite storytellers!

AI 101: What’s it all about?

Alright, let’s break it down for you. AI is like computer magic! It’s the genius branch of tech that makes machines super smart. It can do stuff that usually needs human smarts, like learning, thinking, and solving problems. AI is practically everywhere, from smart assistants like Siri to self-driving cars.

You might have heard about AI tools too like stable diffusion, Midjourney which allow you to create your own “AI art”. Or how about those new chatbots? These tools all use artificial intelligence.

Hollywood’s AI Game: What’s the Big Deal?

So, in Hollywood, AI has been sneaking its way into the spotlight too! You know all those incredible visual effects, jaw-dropping animation, and super cool movie editing? Yep, AI’s got some mad skills there! And it’s not stopping – it’s even helping with casting the perfect actors and getting movies to reach us faster than lightning!

AI has been working behind the scenes at Hollywood for so long, it’s no surprise it’s starting to come for it’s actors. What baffles us here at so artificial is that they didn’t see it coming. Wasn’t it obvious? We already can use tools like stable diffusion to create realistic images, it’s only a matter of time before it’s high quality movies.

AI created this image of Audrey Hepburn as captain America

AI Hits the Scriptwriter Scene

But wait, here comes the juicy part! AI decided to take a wild turn into the world of scriptwriting. Imagine AI churning out scripts and stories for movies and TV shows like a real Hollywood pro!

Some AI tools, like ChatGPT, can create realistic conversations that make your head spin. Some movie producers are like, “AI, you’re hired!”, well if you know how to create high quality content with chatgpt.

The majority of stuff these AI tools produce falls flat on it’s face. You need to know a little bit of prompt engineering to get far using these tools.

Writers vs. AI – Drama Alert!

Hold up! So, why are the awesome writers on strike? First, they’re worried that AI might steal their show! With AI whipping up content at warp speed, they fear their hard work might be replaced by fast and cheap stuff. Of course they have a right to be annoyed at that, but have they really read AI written content? there jobs safe for now.

Some writers are masters of storytelling emotions, right? They believe AI just can’t nail those magical touches that make us feel all those emotions when we watch movies. It’s like AI speaks in code, but we want those tear-jerking moments and thrilling plot twists, right?

Wait, there’s more! Writers are also worried about AI being a bit shady. They think AI might copy their work and not give proper credit or payment. Bummer, right? Funny thing is, they are not wrong it does happen. AI uses other peoples content to come up with the answers you see. Hence why some people are screaming out for strict regulation.

AI’s Got Ups and Downs – The Plot Thickens

Okay, here’s the deal – AI has its ups and downs. On one hand, it can make mistakes, create weird or offensive stuff, and even get hacked by troublemakers. The list goes on and on.

But don’t write AI off just yet! It brings some sweet opportunities for Hollywood too. It can give moviemakers fresh ideas, styles, and perspectives they might not have thought of. It’s like having a brainstorming buddy who’s always got your back! This is why we always say that AI should be used as an aid to create unique content.

AI tries to create a Hollywood film — AI tries to create a Hollywood Poster

Conclusion

In the end, it’s all about finding the perfect balance. Writers want fair treatment, and AI’s creators need to respect that. Hollywood will keep creating content as it always has and will continue to do so using both humans and AI like it has done for many years.

Hollywood is mainly complain about this new style of AI built up around creating content and creating it quick. Or message Hollywood is, it’s not that great, yet.

Keep an eye on this Hollywood showdown. It’s like a real-life drama unfolding before our eyes! Writers, AI, and all the movie magic – it’s an epic tale that’s just getting started! 🍿🎬🤖