Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of transforming our job landscape. There’s no doubt that it will displace certain jobs, but it’s also poised to create new ones. The question is, can we anticipate a balance or is an irreversible shift on the horizon? Noteworthy figures like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Barack Obama have all endorsed the idea of a Universal Basic Income, considering the potential AI-led changes in our workforce.
The impact of AI is already being felt in Hollywood. Recently, the Writers and Actors Guild went on strike, calling for AI regulations among their demands. AI technologies are stepping in to replace extras in films, saving production companies millions. Even well-known actor Danny Trejo expressed his fear of AI’s capabilities in a recent interview, especially the technology’s ability to mimic people’s appearances, emotions, and thoughts. This technology enabled the revival of Paul Walker’s character in Fast and Furious. Just imagine this capability scaled up!
An exciting study I recently encountered demonstrates how researchers used AI to create an entire South Park episode, right from the characters and their interactions to the script, voices, and final video episode. It’s a demonstration of:
– The use of multi-agent simulation and large language models to generate high-quality episodic content, overcoming current AI storytelling limitations.
– An integrated method combining simulation, user interaction, and AI models to produce engaging narratives.
– The ability to mitigate conventional AI problems such as the ‘slot machine effect’, ‘the oatmeal problem’, and ‘blank page problem’.
– The potential to improve the quality of content, user experience, and creative potential of AI in storytelling with continued refinement.
As we navigate the AI era, creative potential is limitless. Didn’t like the ending of Game of Thrones? It can be rewritten. Craving a new book from your favorite saga or a prequel to Harry Potter? AI could possibly craft it for us. But, this brings forth many questions – What happens to writers, actors, designers, and illustrators? There’s a multitude of queries on the table, and we’re just starting to explore.