The Fall of the House of Usher Episode 2 Sparks Debate on AI's Role in Hollywood Creativity

Episode 2 of "The Fall of the House of Usher" contains a scene set in 1980 where characters discuss AI writing movies and TV shows.

Character Madeline predicts that algorithms could someday mimic human consciousness to write scripts.

The scene mirrors current Hollywood concerns about increased AI usage, which unions are striking over.

Director James Cameron and advisor Justine Bateman have expressed skepticism about AI's ability to write successful, moving stories.

Bateman warns that AI threatens to replace human creatives in Hollywood with "Frankenstein spoonfuls" of their own work.