AI ‘Actors‘ Spark Debate as Technology Advances
The rise of artificial intelligence is extending into the realm of acting, prompting both excitement and concern among industry observers and the public. Recent developments have led to discussions about the potential for AI to replicate and even replace human performers, a concept many find unsettling.
Commenters on The Guardian expressed skepticism about the idea of a true “AI actor.” one user, pyeshot, argued the concept is “effectively meaningless,” stating an AI performer would still require human support for stand-ins and dialog delivery, ultimately resulting in a CGI production or a human film utilizing AI characters through methods already employed with green-screen technology.
Others voiced fears about the impact on the arts.Londonamerican2014 suggested the public’s preference for “pretty,shiny things” like pop songs and superhero movies means they would readily accept AI-generated art,potentially diminishing support for human artists and leading to a decline in funding for the arts.
ShakeyDave highlighted the importance of the creative process, arguing that the “friction” between idea and execution is crucial for innovation. They characterized AI-generated content as “AI slop,” suggesting it lacks depth because it bypasses the iterative process of refinement and struggle inherent in human creativity.
