In this episode of AI-Curious, Jeff Wilser explores the role of AI in the film industry, focusing on a major new partnership between Lionsgate and AI video startup Runway. Could AI actors and AI-written scripts become the norm in Hollywood? With access to John Wick, Hunger Games, and 20,000 other movie and TV titles, Runway is poised to revolutionize film production.

Jeff dives into how AI tools are changing pre-production and post-production workflows, discussing both the optimistic view—AI as a tool for creators—and the concerns raised by industry professionals like Reid Southen, a concept artist for The Matrix Resurrections and Hunger Games.

Additionally, we discuss the potential of a secret AI-powered device being developed by Jony Ive, Apple’s former design chief, and Sam Altman of OpenAI. What could they be building, and why are they raising $1 billion for it?

Lastly, the episode highlights a new study published in Science, which explores how AI chatbots could be used to combat conspiracy theories, offering a rare positive angle on AI and misinformation.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction: AI in Hollywood and the Lionsgate-Runway partnership

[01:00] The potential impact of AI on creators and filmmakers

[03:00] Concerns from concept artists about AI replacing human roles

[04:00] Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secret AI project

[05:00] Can AI help fight misinformation and conspiracy theories?

[07:00] Using AI in podcast production: lessons and challenges

If you’re interested in how AI is reshaping Hollywood and creative industries, this episode offers a balanced look at both the opportunities and challenges.

https://runwayml.com/news/runway-partners-with-lionsgate

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adq1814