Susan Kuchinskas's Blog - Posts Tagged "artificial-intelligence"
"Real Artist" shows a very possible future for AI-produced movies
"Real Artists" is a new science fiction short from screenwriter/director Cameo Wood, who has studied artificial intelligence and neuroscience. It posits a very possible, near future where AI is used to create movies.
I mean, that future is very, very near. Artificial intelligence is already writing some news stories, the kind that are stats-heavy: earnings reports and sports recaps, according to Wired.
Although Netflix is the most open about using audience data to decide what original programming to greenlight, it's likely that other studios and production companies are testing this.
The film takes this a bit farther: With AI, will we need human creativity? And what would that look like?
While "Real Artist" seems to come down on the side of human creativity, it raises the question of what people's role can and should be in a world where machines can determine the likely success of a movie. And the twist at the end reveals what Wood thinks about our prospects.
It's a thought-provoking and well-produced film that anyone in a creative field should watch.
You can watch the trailer here.
I mean, that future is very, very near. Artificial intelligence is already writing some news stories, the kind that are stats-heavy: earnings reports and sports recaps, according to Wired.
Although Netflix is the most open about using audience data to decide what original programming to greenlight, it's likely that other studios and production companies are testing this.
The film takes this a bit farther: With AI, will we need human creativity? And what would that look like?
While "Real Artist" seems to come down on the side of human creativity, it raises the question of what people's role can and should be in a world where machines can determine the likely success of a movie. And the twist at the end reveals what Wood thinks about our prospects.
It's a thought-provoking and well-produced film that anyone in a creative field should watch.
You can watch the trailer here.
When your science fiction plot becomes real before the book comes out
I'm afraid that real life is overtaking science fiction faster than I can write it. I've begun work on my second novel in the Finder series, and Anthony Levandowski, former head of Google's and then Uber's autonomous car programs, has stolen my plot.
Or rather, his real-life doings echo a part of the plot for my next book. And I thought my idea was kind of out there!
His non-profit religious organization, Way of the Future, has a mission to "develop and promote the realization of a Godhead based on artificial intelligence and through understanding and worship of the Godhead contribute to the betterment of society."
How could this go wrong? Wait for my next book.
Read the Guardian article.
Or rather, his real-life doings echo a part of the plot for my next book. And I thought my idea was kind of out there!
His non-profit religious organization, Way of the Future, has a mission to "develop and promote the realization of a Godhead based on artificial intelligence and through understanding and worship of the Godhead contribute to the betterment of society."
How could this go wrong? Wait for my next book.
Read the Guardian article.
