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Posted 9/12/2023, 6:49:52 PM

New Mission: Impossible Film Explores AI Threats While Evoking Classic Movie Magic

Hollywood writers strike reveals tensions around AI in media production, as explored in new Tom Cruise film
Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning highlights threats of AI gaining dangerous powers over infrastructure
Film designed as immersive experience, using latest camera and sound technologies
Cruise insists on doing own stunts and connecting with fans, evoking classic movie star era
Numerous references to iconic classic films pre-streaming, implying resistance to AI in filmmaking

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8/25/2023

5 AI-themed movies to watch

This article presents five AI-themed movies that explore the intricate relationship between humans and the machines they create, delving into questions of identity, consciousness, and the boundaries of AI ethics.

8/24/2023

Stephen King Isn't Afraid of AI—His Books Have Trained It - Decrypt

Best-selling horror author Stephen King believes that opposing AI in creative fields is futile, acknowledging that his works have already been used to train AI models, although he questions whether machines can truly achieve the same level of creativity as humans. While Hollywood writers and actors are concerned about AI's threat to their industry and have gone on strike, King remains cautiously optimistic about the future of AI, acknowledging its potential challenges but leaving the door open for technology to someday generate bone-chilling, uncannily human art.

8/31/2023

In 1909, E.M. Forster foresaw the real threat from AI - The Boston Globe

The article discusses the potential dangers of AI, drawing on E.M. Forster's 1909 novella "The Machine Stops," which warns that technology can lead to a society that is lethargic, isolated, and devoid of purpose, rather than a machine uprising like often portrayed in Hollywood.

9/1/2023

'The script will write itself': How the WGA strike could backfire on writers

The ongoing strike by writers and actors in Hollywood may lead to the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry, as studios and streaming services could exploit AI technologies to replace talent and meet their content needs.

9/24/2023

Writers Strike Talks Show Progress But Key Issues Remain

Hollywood writers and producers have made progress in negotiations to end the strike, but a major obstacle remains regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

9/25/2023

Writers Strike Ends with Studios Deal, But Production Still Stalled; IRS Backtracks on Audit Threshold; Awkward Moments for NYC Mayor; No Clear Rules in Journalism

Hollywood writers' strike may be coming to an end, but the threat of AI replacing human writers remains.

9/28/2023

New Movie 'The Creator' Explores AI as Both Threat and Creative Tool

Artificial intelligence is seen as a valuable tool in Hollywood's visual effects industry, enhancing human creativity and productivity, but it is not viewed as an existential threat, according to the VFX supervisor of the film The Creator.

9/29/2023

Hollywood Fuels Hopes and Fears About AI's Future

Artificial intelligence has long been a subject of fascination and concern in popular culture and has influenced the development of real-life technologies, as highlighted by The Washington Post's compilation of archetypes and films that have shaped our hopes and fears about AI. The archetypes include the Killer AI that seeks to destroy humanity, the AI Lover that forms romantic relationships, the AI Philosopher that contemplates its existence, and the All-Seeing AI that invades privacy. However, it's important to remember that these depictions often prioritize drama over realistic predictions of the future.

10/4/2023

Léa Seydoux and George MacKay Star in Bertrand Bonello's The Beast, a Time-Jumping Sci-Fi Exploration of Technology and Human Emotion

In Bertrand Bonello's film "The Beast," viewers are confronted with the implications of dependency on technology and the potential for AI to eradicate humanity.

10/4/2023

Hollywood Strikes and AI Girlfriends: The Latest Viral Stories Rocking Entertainment

Hollywood strikes could be the beginning of a larger reckoning with artificial intelligence across various industries.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 6:49:52 PM

New Mission: Impossible Film Explores AI Threats While Evoking Classic Movie Magic

Hollywood writers strike reveals tensions around AI in media production, as explored in new Tom Cruise film
Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning highlights threats of AI gaining dangerous powers over infrastructure
Film designed as immersive experience, using latest camera and sound technologies
Cruise insists on doing own stunts and connecting with fans, evoking classic movie star era
Numerous references to iconic classic films pre-streaming, implying resistance to AI in filmmaking

theconversation.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

5 AI-themed movies to watch

8/24/2023

Stephen King Isn't Afraid of AI—His Books Have Trained It - Decrypt

8/31/2023

In 1909, E.M. Forster foresaw the real threat from AI - The Boston Globe

9/1/2023

'The script will write itself': How the WGA strike could backfire on writers

9/24/2023

Writers Strike Talks Show Progress But Key Issues Remain

Hollywood writers and producers have made progress in negotiations to end the strike, but a major obstacle remains regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

9/25/2023

Writers Strike Ends with Studios Deal, But Production Still Stalled; IRS Backtracks on Audit Threshold; Awkward Moments for NYC Mayor; No Clear Rules in Journalism

Hollywood writers' strike may be coming to an end, but the threat of AI replacing human writers remains.

9/28/2023

New Movie 'The Creator' Explores AI as Both Threat and Creative Tool

9/29/2023

Hollywood Fuels Hopes and Fears About AI's Future

10/4/2023

Léa Seydoux and George MacKay Star in Bertrand Bonello's The Beast, a Time-Jumping Sci-Fi Exploration of Technology and Human Emotion

In Bertrand Bonello's film "The Beast," viewers are confronted with the implications of dependency on technology and the potential for AI to eradicate humanity.

10/4/2023

Hollywood Strikes and AI Girlfriends: The Latest Viral Stories Rocking Entertainment

Hollywood strikes could be the beginning of a larger reckoning with artificial intelligence across various industries.