‘I see the incredible promise’: on set of an AI film shoot as new studios embrace controversial tech
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Source: The Guardian TechnologyAugust 16, 2026
Summary
A new film studio called Promise is using AI models to create movie backgrounds, special effects, and synthetic performers (AI-generated characters), competing with traditional studios like Sony Pictures. Filmmakers say this AI-powered approach could help them bypass large studios and take more creative risks, though concerns about job losses remain.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/16/directors-embracing-ai-film-making
First tracked: August 17, 2026 at 02:00 AM
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