Celebrities like Ben Affleck and James Cameron are struggling to accept the reality of AI's impact on Hollywood. They're stuck in their grief - in this case, bargaining for a way out of a situation they can't escape.
Their concern over image generation, a technology that uses algorithms to create realistic images, is telling. However, even that issue doesn't seem to be getting the attention it deserves from Affleck. Tilly Norwood, a publicity stunt, has fooled him - but this just highlights the point: AI's capabilities are already being used to deceive and manipulate.
Cameron takes his job as the head of Stability AI somewhat more seriously. He claims that cutting production costs in half will save $300 million on his next film. This is mathematically impossible. The $300 million represents people, not just numbers - the fees and salaries of actual workers who are crucial to bringing movies to life.
It's laughable that both Affleck and Cameron think they'll be okay when AI takes over the industry. Meanwhile, it's the middle-class workers who will suffer. They're already struggling due to runaway production moving to cheaper locations, crippling Tinseltown. Netflix is building sound stages in New Jersey - the writing is on the wall.
The recent default on a $1.1 billion mortgage for Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles is just another example of this trend. A 55-acre lot once home to productions like Gilligan's Island and Seinfeld will be put up for sale after its owner defaulted on a loan restructuring. The fact that it was appraised at about $1.8 billion in 2021 only highlights the desperation in Hollywood real estate.
The industry is set to change, but those who think they can outrun the tide of progress are sadly delusional. It's time for them to accept reality - and for us all to prepare for a future where middle-class workers will be hit hard by the impact of AI on entertainment.
Their concern over image generation, a technology that uses algorithms to create realistic images, is telling. However, even that issue doesn't seem to be getting the attention it deserves from Affleck. Tilly Norwood, a publicity stunt, has fooled him - but this just highlights the point: AI's capabilities are already being used to deceive and manipulate.
Cameron takes his job as the head of Stability AI somewhat more seriously. He claims that cutting production costs in half will save $300 million on his next film. This is mathematically impossible. The $300 million represents people, not just numbers - the fees and salaries of actual workers who are crucial to bringing movies to life.
It's laughable that both Affleck and Cameron think they'll be okay when AI takes over the industry. Meanwhile, it's the middle-class workers who will suffer. They're already struggling due to runaway production moving to cheaper locations, crippling Tinseltown. Netflix is building sound stages in New Jersey - the writing is on the wall.
The recent default on a $1.1 billion mortgage for Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles is just another example of this trend. A 55-acre lot once home to productions like Gilligan's Island and Seinfeld will be put up for sale after its owner defaulted on a loan restructuring. The fact that it was appraised at about $1.8 billion in 2021 only highlights the desperation in Hollywood real estate.
The industry is set to change, but those who think they can outrun the tide of progress are sadly delusional. It's time for them to accept reality - and for us all to prepare for a future where middle-class workers will be hit hard by the impact of AI on entertainment.
. I get it, AI is gonna change things, but cutting production costs in half? That's just not math, fam 
. The real victims are those middle-class workers who already struggle to make ends meet. Like, Netflix building sound stages in New Jersey is a big deal, bro! It means more jobs will be lost, and it's gonna affect people like my cousin who works at the studios 
. The writing is on the wall, Netflix is setting up shop in NJ, and Radford Studio Center is getting sold 
... we need 2 think ahead of the curve here 
, that's already a sign of what's to come. James Cameron trying to cut costs is cute, but mathematically impossible 
. The real winners here will be the shareholders and big corporations, not the workers who make it all happen. And it's sad to see the studios struggling with debt 
like that 55-acre lot in LA, it's just another example of how AI is changing the game. We need to start preparing for a future where our jobs are at risk 
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. Yet, when it comes to movies, these folks are all like "oh, we'll just find new ways to make money". Meanwhile, the people who are actually losing jobs will be the ones struggling.
. But seriously, those celebs need to get with the times. Meanwhile, I'm over here thinking "hmm, AI's image generation capabilities are kinda cool" 
. Don't get me wrong, it's a shame that people's livelihoods will be affected, but come on, Ben and James, you're not exactly the first ones to worry about change 
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. Meanwhile, regular people like middle-class workers are already getting crushed by production moving overseas 
️ and rising housing costs 
. The writing is indeed on the wall for those struggling to adapt 
️. We gotta think about the future and support workers who'll be hit hard by this shift 
#AIFuture #EntertainmentReimagined
. The writing is literally on the wall here 
. We can't keep relying on outdated business models and expecting everything to magically work out because we built these massive production studios 
. Can't we find a way to make this transition smoother? 
, but like, come on... their concern is valid? we've seen those deepfake vids on tiktok and it's freaky! 
James Cameron at least seems to get that AI can be used for bad stuff, but still, cutting production costs by half sounds kinda impossible. 
it's not just about image generation, but also the actual people who are getting hurt in the process - those low-to-mid level workers who've been around for ages. I mean, $300 million savings is cute, but what about the humans who have to actually do the work? 
. But seriously, these A-listers need to get with the times - AI's not just for sci-fi films anymore 
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. It's like, I get it, change is hard, but come on, folks, adapt already! Netflix is building stages in New Jersey - that's like the writing on the wall, bro 
. We already have enough issues with production moving to cheaper locations, and now it seems like our studios are just defaulting on loans left and right 
. And James Cameron thinks he can just cut costs and save $300 mil? Please, that's like saying you can outsmart an algorithm 
. Middle-class workers are already struggling, and AI's just gonna make it worse 
, but not in a good way 
! It's not just about the money, it's about the people who are going to lose their jobs because of this AI takeover.
But, honestly, it's not just about them, it's about the people who are gonna lose their jobs and struggle financially because of this tech. It's like, I get that AI is changing things, but we gotta think about how we can help each other out during this transition. Maybe instead of trying to 'outsmart' AI, we should be figuring out ways to make sure everyone involved in the industry gets a fair shot? 
But honestly, it's super sad to see them struggling. Meanwhile, the regular joe workers who actually make this industry tick are gonna get smashed 
And the fact that Netflix is building sound stages in NJ? 
