Not anytime soon. It’s more likely that in the coming years AI will become a tool used to brainstorm ideas, sift through script submissions and provide building blocks for show concepts or dialogue as humans do the creative heavy-lifting. The faster applications of AI are in areas like visual effects.
That said, the two sides hashed out issues in the negotiations that will allow some AI-assisted work to begin. The new agreement will make it more important for Hollywood writers to learn how to best use these tools for their jobs.
“The basic storytelling tenets haven’t necessarily changed, but the way you get to the end results is changing fast,” said Jon Dudkowski, editor and director of “Star Trek: Discovery” and an adjunct professor at University of Southern California.
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