By Jailene Giron
The creator of the “Essential Person Wars” universe, George Lucas has joined the list of celebrities who share their position on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the film industry. In a recent talk, he assured that its incorporation is essential and that the public’s opinion should not have an impact on the studios’ decision-making.
Contrary to public opinion, the American filmmaker was optimistic regarding the role that AI can play in audiovisual production: “Man-made intelligence means that it is much easier for us to make movies”he declared in an interview with “A Rabbit’s Foot” magazine.
According to his testimony, the use of technologies in cinema is part of the evolution of the industry and should not be demonized.
“It’s like sitting here saying, ‘Well, I think the horse-drawn cart is the best. These cars break down, need gas, bring all kinds of problems, and will soon turn them into tanks and kill people. It’s shocking. There is nothing that can be done about it. That is progress, it is the future,” he reflected.
Although he accepted that there are risks associated with the development of man-made intelligence, George Lucas emphasized that even when resorting to the use of AI, humans are the ones who must use it responsibly.
“The idea is that you are a human being, you are responsible for what you say and what you do, and if you do something illegal, you should be punished for it. Whatever you do, you should be recognized. It’s like life right“, he highlighted.
In addition to his position on man-made intelligence, the famous man expressed his dissatisfaction with the discussion groups (focal point teams) and the test screenings that the studies carry out. According to his story, This results in films being created more by public expectations than by the vision of the filmmakers.
“I don’t like discussion groups,” he said. “The public doesn’t know what they want to see. If you don’t like a character, that’s interesting, and as a filmmaker I want to find out why. But when studios hear that, they interpret the message the wrong way. “They let the audience make the film,” he concluded.
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