As a seasoned cinephile with decades of film industry insights under my belt, I find myself deeply troubled by the direction Hollywood is heading with its relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) in movies like “Here.” Having witnessed the rise and fall of various cinematic trends over the years, I can’t help but feel a sense of foreboding about this one.
Lisa Kudrow recently appeared on the “Armchair Expert” podcast and criticized Robert Zemeckis’ latest directorial effort, “Here.” The movie, which notably reunited Zemeckis with his “Forrest Gump” stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, was released by Sony Pictures in November but flopped at the box office with $13 million worldwide. Kudrow took issue with the film being an “endorsement for AI” due to its de-aging technology which allowed Hanks and Wright to appear decades younger in some scenes.
They captured the scene by taking a shot, allowing them to review their performance as if they were younger versions of themselves. According to Kudrow, this implies AI’s approval. It’s not a warning about destruction, but rather a question about what remains. He’s concerned about both established and rising actors; instead of nurturing talent, it seems like they’ll just be using and reusing existing content.
Ignoring that matter for a moment, what tasks would remain for humans? And then what follows?” the actor from “Friends” asked next. “Will there be some sort of living allowance for everyone, eliminating the need for work? Could such an arrangement truly suffice?
According to EbMaster’s earlier report, “Here” is among the 20 films competing to secure one of the 10 positions on the Oscars shortlist for the best visual effects category. Notably, it joins a group of three movies that employed de-aging/synthetic human effects with AI-assisted tools. Previously, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” made it to the Oscars shortlist, utilizing machine-learning technology for Harrison Ford’s de-aging process.
In May 2023, actor Tom Hanks, well-known for his roles as “Here,” made news by talking about the future possibility of AI allowing him to act even beyond his passing.
In simpler terms, Tom Hanks stated that through AI or deepfake technology, individuals can essentially replicate themselves at any stage in life. This means that even if he were to meet an unfortunate accident (like being hit by a bus), the performances could continue indefinitely. The AI-generated versions might be indistinguishable from the real Tom Hanks, posing both artistic and legal dilemmas.
The Oscar-winning individual stated that at present, various professional organizations such as guilds, talent agencies, and law firms are engaged in conversations about the potential legal implications of our likenesses (faces and voices) serving as intellectual property.
Hanks noted, “It’s clear that individuals will likely recognize this as an AI, but the real issue is whether they’ll mind. Some people might not even notice or care about the distinction.
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2024-12-16 17:48