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One of Hollywood's most celebrated directors - Martin Scorsese - set off a firestorm recently when he announced he'd teamed up with an artificial intelligence company to assist with the pre-production of his films. He's now an advisor for the group, Black Forest Labs. The backlash was swift. The Art Directors Guild called it a "betrayal", saying he was "turning his back" on human artists. Meanwhile the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - the body behind the Oscars - has just approved new rules addressing AI use in movies. Most mainstream films already use AI in one form or another. So, as a viewer, do you care if - and how - AI is used on a film? Daniel Binns is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and a senior lecturer in media at RMIT University.

Summary

This segment explores the cultural and labor implications of AI integration in the film industry, highlighted by Martin Scorsese's partnership with Black Forest Labs. The discussion examines the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new rules for AI usage and the tension between technological advancement and human artistic labor. While addressing the changing landscape of creative production, the content focuses on socio-economic impacts and industry ethics rather than catastrophic or existential AI safety risks. It provides an Australian perspective through analysis from an RMIT University academic on the evolving standards of cinematic authenticity.

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