APOS Conference: Andy Serkis, Thomas Tull, and Gautam Saxena Discuss AI's Creative Potential and Ethical Challenges
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At the APOS conference in Bali, speakers including Andy Serkis, Thomas Tull, and Gautam Saxena discussed the creative, financial, and societal impacts of AI. Serkis, a motion capture pioneer, expressed enthusiasm for AI while emphasizing the need for responsible use. The panel covered AI's role in streaming, microdrama, and the broader entertainment industry, balancing excitement about creative possibilities with concerns about ethical implementation.
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Developments in streaming, microdrama and AI dominated the first day of sessions at the APOS conference in Bali, Indonesia.
Serkis, a motion capture pioneer and co-founder of Imaginarium Studios, was enthusiastic about AI although he also called for it to be used responsibly.
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