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Scarlett Johansson's AI Dispute Sparks Hollywood Concerns
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Scarlett Johansson's AI Dispute Sparks Hollywood Concerns

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Elon Musk's Decision to Cancel Deal with Don Lemon Revealed
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Elon Musk's Decision to Cancel Deal with Don Lemon Revealed

Don Lemon revealed that Elon Musk canceled his forthcoming show on X hours after a tense interview, with Musk claiming Lemon was being controlled by ex-CNN chief Jeff Zucker. Lemon aired contentious excerpts from their discussion, addressing hate speech and the "great replacement theory." Lemon criticized Musk for his blind spot regarding the impact of his rhetoric, citing mass shooters who have cited the theory as inspiration. Lemon also suggested that Musk may be getting information from right-wing bloggers or extremists.

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"Tyler Perry Halts $800M Studio Expansion Due to Sora AI Concerns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Register

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American filmmaker Tyler Perry has scrapped an $800 million studio expansion plan after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video machine learning algorithm. Perry is concerned about the impact of AI on jobs in the entertainment industry, as it could potentially lead to significant job losses. Despite the current limitations of AI technology, Perry is experimenting with AI in his upcoming films and hopes that the industry and Congress will come together to protect jobs and human compassion in the face of advancing AI capabilities.

"Tyler Perry Pauses $800M Studio Expansion Over OpenAI Sora Job Loss Concerns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire

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Tyler Perry has put an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta-based studio on hold after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's text-to-video model, Sora, which he believes could revolutionize film production by creating virtual sets and reducing the need for practical locations. While Perry has used AI in his own projects, he expressed concern about the potential impact on jobs in the industry, calling for a collaborative approach to address the rapid changes and protect the future of Hollywood workers.

Tyler Perry Pauses $800M Studio Expansion Due to OpenAI's Sora Demo

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica

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Filmmaker Tyler Perry has put an $800 million studio expansion on hold after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's AI video generator, Sora, which can create high-definition video clips from written descriptions. Perry expressed concerns about the potential impact of AI on the entertainment industry, fearing that it could make traditional production methods obsolete and jeopardize jobs across various sectors, including actors, crew members, and more. He called for regulations and government action to address the potential existential risk posed by AI technology to the industry and human employment overall.

Tyler Perry Pauses $800M Studio Expansion Due to AI Concerns

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

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Tyler Perry has put a $800m expansion of his Atlanta studio on hold due to concerns over the impact of AI technology, particularly OpenAI's video generator Sora. He believes that the capabilities of this AI could lead to job losses in the film industry, making tasks such as traveling to locations and building sets redundant. Perry expressed his concerns about the potential impact on jobs for actors, editors, sound specialists, and transporters, and called for the industry to come together to protect people's livelihoods in the face of rapid technological change.

"Tyler Perry Pauses $800M Studio Expansion Due to AI Concerns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian

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Tyler Perry has halted an $800m expansion of his Atlanta studio complex after being shocked by the capabilities of OpenAI's video generator Sora, which can produce realistic footage from simple text prompts. Perry expressed concern that AI advancements will lead to job losses in the film industry, affecting actors, editors, sound specialists, and transportation crew. He emphasized the need for a collective industry approach to address the impact of AI on jobs and protect the future of the entertainment industry.

Tyler Perry Halts $800M Studio Expansion Due to AI Concerns

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club

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Tyler Perry has revealed that he used AI technology to avoid hours of aging makeup for two upcoming films, expressing concerns about AI's impact on the entertainment industry and pausing an $800 million studio expansion due to worries about AI, including OpenAI's new "Sora" video generation tool. This move has sparked discussions about the potential impact of AI on jobs in the industry and the future of human artistry versus generative AI.

"Tyler Perry Urges Action to Regulate AI in Entertainment Industry"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline

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Tyler Perry expresses concern over the impact of AI on the entertainment industry, putting an $800 million studio expansion on hold after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's Sora. He highlights the potential job displacement across various roles and calls for industry-wide regulations to protect the future of the business, emphasizing the need for a collective approach to address the rapid changes brought by AI.

"Tyler Perry Pauses Atlanta Studio Expansion Over Sora's 'Shocking' Text-to-Video Model"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment

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Tyler Perry has halted an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio after being impressed by OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video model that can create video images from text prompts. Perry envisions a future where filming on location or building sets may no longer be necessary, expressing concern about potential job losses in the industry. He revealed using AI in recent projects and emphasized the industry's efforts to adapt to this game-changing technology.

"Tyler Perry Pauses $800M Studio Expansion Due to OpenAI's Sora Concerns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety

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Tyler Perry has halted his planned $800 million studio expansion in Atlanta due to concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence, specifically citing OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora as the reason for the stoppage. While Perry acknowledges the potential of AI to assist in filmmaking, he fears the potential job losses in the industry and hopes that the value of human workers isn't lost in the shuffle. This decision comes as Perry expands his deal with Netflix, adding a multi-year, first-look series pact to the previous feature film pact.

"Tyler Perry Halts $800M Studio Expansion After Witnessing OpenAI's Sora: Impending Job Losses"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter

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Tyler Perry has put an $800 million studio expansion on hold after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video model, expressing concerns about potential job losses in the entertainment industry due to AI advancements. He has used AI in two upcoming films to streamline production processes but worries about its impact on industry professionals. Perry calls for industry-wide collaboration and government intervention to address the rapid changes and protect livelihoods.