Famous director puts $800 million studio expansion on hold due to OpenAI's Sora AI

By: Nastya Bobkova | 23.02.2024, 19:50

Tyler Perry, the famous director and producer, has decided to put the planned $800 million expansion of his production studio on hold because of the amazing capabilities of OpenAI's new AI video generator known as Sora.

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In a special interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Perry shared his concerns about the impact of AI video fusion on the entertainment industry. Noting that he was shocked by the technology's acceptance, he expressed concern about the possibility of automating processes that could undermine jobs in the industry.

Sora, billed by OpenAI as a "photorealistic video generator with artificial intelligence", has sparked excitement among professionals while raising concerns about its potential impact on industrial processes.

Perry noted that technologies like Sora could significantly change the way films are made, reducing costs and increasing production speeds, but also threatening jobs in the industry.

Famous for his Madea film series, Perry stressed the need for government regulation and measures to protect workers in the entertainment industry from the negative impact of artificial intelligence.

Source: Ars Technica