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Disjointed cinematic universes, mediocre sequels, and recycled franchises.
And with good reason.
I’ve no doubt AI-image generators such as Adobe Firefly – used to create this image – are technically brilliant. But will they bolster creativity or stifle it?
When the generative-AI floodgates opened in 2023, the creative industry was changed overnight.
To this day,Pseudomnesia: The Electricianis one of the most convincing AI-generated photographs Ive seen.
Because crap AI-generated content is cheap.
Jurassic Park is a movie that helped pioneer CGI and despite being over 30 years old, it still holds up remarkably well today
The root of this skepticism surely comes from pastfaux pas.
And there is perhaps no better example than the film industrys misuse of computer-generated imagery.
CGI has become a constant criticism of modern film, but theres nothing inherently bad about it.
And I cant help but wonder if a worse fate awaits AI.
And were only at the beginning of what AI is capable of.
AI writers wont strike.
AI visual effects artists wont complain that theyre underpaid and overworked.
AI has no concept of an unrealistic deadline.
It doesnt require expensive recording studio time, and won’t need a break between book sequels.
Dont get me wrong.
Im well aware AI is here to stay.
OnceChatGPTbecame every high school student’s best homework buddy, the AI cat was out of the bag.
But the mainstream media has a choice.
Use AI to bolster creativity and improve working conditions.
Choose the latter andGreen Lanternwill be the tip of the iceberg.
