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As Oscars Awards Near, AI Policy Takes Center Stage in Hollywood
TL;DR
AI is disrupting Hollywood: From blockbuster production to independent filmmaking, AI offers opportunities but raises ethical and legal challenges.
Copyright and creative rights are at stake due to the use of creative material and hot-button issues such as voice cloning.
Policymakers can shape the future by issuing straightforward usage, copyright, and attribution guidelines to balance innovation with protecting livelihood.
As the 97th Academy Awards Ceremony approaches, Hollywood is on the cusp of significant technological change. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making its way into every aspect of the entertainment industry, with nominated films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez relying on AI-enabled tools for tasks such as sound editing. Studios are increasingly using AI to cut costs and speed production, while independent filmmakers leverage these affordable digital tools to unlock new creative possibilities. However, the industry’s embrace of AI is also fueling ethical and legal challenges that demand attention from policymakers.
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