Backrooms Director Kane Parsons Says Generative AI 'Defeats the Purpose' of Filmmaking
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Summary
Backrooms director Kane Parsons (20) criticizes generative AI in filmmaking, stating he would eliminate it if possible. While he acknowledges AI could potentially streamline some VFX tasks, he argues that using AI tools provides no creative enjoyment and defeats the purpose of filmmaking. Parsons positions himself alongside most "well-adjusted people" who don't want AI to take over Hollywood.
Key quotes
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Creatively, I get no enjoyment from using those tools. It defeats the purpose entirely for me.
I'm in the same boat as most well-adjusted people.
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