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Disney unleashes AI against SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike: Fans express outrage
30 Jul, 2023 / 11:04 PM / Disney

Source: http://www.mashable.com

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Mashable: Hollywood is witnessing not one but two strikes, all because of generative AI and wage differences.

Hollywood is facing some major drama with a double strike, and now there's an unexpected twist! Companies like Netflix and Disney are apparently hiring AI experts, and it's got fans and Hollywood creatives in a frenzy.

 

For the first time in decades, Hollywood is witnessing not one but two strikes, all because of generative AI and wage differences. But instead of finding a solution, studios like Netflix and Disney seem to be taking a different route by bringing in AI experts and researchers. And that's got everyone worried!

Imagine your favorite actors and writers being replaced by robots – that's the fear many are expressing. Bryan Cranston, among others, has been actively voicing concerns about this technology's impact on the entertainment industry. But it looks like this fight is far from over.

Fans worldwide were shocked to hear that big studios are trying to counter the strike by embracing the very thing the protests are trying to stop – artificial intelligence taking over entertainment.

The use of AI has been a sci-fi dream for ages, but the rapid development of generative AI has made people question its future implications. Will real people lose their jobs to robots? That's the big question!

 

Twitter exploded with debates after news broke about Disney's hiring spree. People are criticizing the move, fearing a future where AI replaces human talent in Hollywood.

 

Meanwhile, it's not just Disney in this game. Other big names like Netflix, Sony, and Amazon are reportedly joining the AI trend, making everyone nervous about what the future holds.

As of now, the strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA are still ongoing, adding even more tension to the Hollywood scene.