Tilly Norwood. An AI "actor" that hit the acting industry like a huge wrecking ball, then became suspiciously quiet. Nothing uncommon for AI, huge headlines set the standard of AI at the moment then disappear and improve in the background. The terrifying part is that it develops at an alarming rate. It's not crazy to say that by 2030, you won't be able to distinguish between AI and real life. Only time can tell what tell-tale signs will remain to help tell the difference. It's already easy to get tricked by a good AI pic, especially at first glance.
So are we doomed?(No pun intended)
See the above picture? Real or AI? I wouldn't bet on it's authenticy. AI is making it even harder to perceive the legitimacy of movie leaks. The idea that 'spoilerish' pictures and selfies from high value productions can find themself in the public domain is actually bizarre to me. I tend to not give much attention to potential leaks because who doesn't like a surprise. Apparently the shadows in the picture are off, but what do I know about lighting, it means nothing to me.
On another note, I have set low expectations for Avengers Doomsday but mainly because Dr Doom has had close to no build-up, and Marvel is still recovering from a slump of quality. I think they've only recently recovered, but there's still some way to go. I hope it's more than just a nostalgic showing of the past and I hope that no punches are pulled. Doctor Doom has alot of work to do if he is to carry the same energy that Thanos brought to the screen. If I had two put my two cents, I really think Tobey's Spiderman bites the dust defending his world. Loki is also on the chopping block, keeping in mind his position by the end of his show.
Back to the issue at hand. AI. Where do we go from here? Just like Thanos, it's inevitable that it will keep growing within all aspects of society. I tried being hopelessly optimistic that it would not effect my ambitions but I now fear of a world in which poets and writers are obsolete. It became easier on my mind when I focused more on acting, because surely AI can't replace a human. I still believe so, but what about in ten years? Even 5 years, at the rate AI is advancing.
Tilly Norwood is far from starring in major roles, but we can't just sit by and wait for the time when humans actors become a minority. The arts industry is beautiful at it's best, but it's a business at the core, and money talks. AI actors are being pushed by higher-ups because they're cheaper and take up less time. There is no art in AI, it just regurgitates the work of hardworking creatives and uses up tonnes of water. There are ethical uses of AI but ethics are rarely upheld when money is the topic. We have alot of work to do when it comes to protecting the future of creatives.
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