All articles tagged with #industry backlash
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Futurism
Electronic Arts' efforts to integrate AI into game development are backfiring, with employees reporting flawed outputs and increased workload, highlighting industry resistance and ethical concerns about overreliance on AI in creative processes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AV Club
The article discusses the decline of #MeToo cinema, highlighting how recent films have failed to deepen the conversation about sexual misconduct and power dynamics, often retreating into ambiguity or superficial narratives, and how the industry is moving away from the progress initially sparked by the movement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
SAG-AFTRA condemned AI actress Tilly Norwood, emphasizing that AI cannot replace human actors due to lack of life experience and emotion, and warning against the use of synthetic performers without proper agreements. The creator defends Tilly as a creative tool, while Hollywood stars express concern over AI replacing human performances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
The article criticizes the creation of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated character labeled as an 'actress,' arguing that she is more accurately a 'creation' or 'art project' rather than a true performer, emphasizing the unique human qualities and craft involved in acting that AI cannot replicate. The backlash from Hollywood and industry professionals highlights concerns over job displacement, ethical issues, and the misrepresentation of AI as a genuine actor.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
The Pentagon's new China-style rare earths deal has sparked significant backlash within the industry, raising concerns over trade practices and national security implications.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
Japanese VTuber Selen Tatsuki, formerly of Nijisanji, speaks out after her abrupt termination, citing breaches of contract and misleading statements. The move has sparked industry backlash, shedding light on the treatment of VTubers by agencies like Nijisanji. Selen, now streaming as Doki, reveals details about her hospitalization and toxic work environment, prompting a public outcry and impacting Nijisanji's stock. The termination has led to a rift between the agency and its talent, with some members taking breaks and companies like HYTE terminating projects with Nijisanji.