Burton and Cranston Disturbed by AI Imitating Artistic Styles, Say it Sucks the Soul

Tim Burton disturbed by AI imitating his style, says it "sucks something from your soul"
AI generated Gothic versions of Disney characters like Elsa, Ariel, and Aurora
Burton felt recreations were "painful" and like "a robot taking your humanity"
Burton not alone - Bryan Cranston also criticized AI in film/TV during actor strike
Cranston told Disney CEO won't let jobs be taken by robots or dignity taken away

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