James Woods, an Oscar-nominated actor, has issued a dire warning regarding the rise of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, suggesting it poses a significant threat to the future of human actors.
According to Fox News, Woods expressed his concerns on "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade," stating, "AI is the end of human actors. I'm adamant about this." He drew parallels to past technological shifts in the film industry, recalling how skeptics dismissed the transition from silent films to talkies and the advent of television as mere fads.
Woods contends that film companies are likely to bypass traditional actors and their associated costs in favor of AI-generated alternatives, although he acknowledges that current attachment to beloved stars like Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep presents a temporary obstacle.
Woods further explained that as future generations become accustomed to computer-generated models, these digital actors will become indistinguishable from their human counterparts. He referenced Moore's Law to emphasize the rapid pace at which computing powerand consequently, AI realismis advancing. This technological progress, he argued, would allow filmmakers to produce content around the clock at a reduced cost.
Reflecting on the evolution of special effects, Woods recalled the groundbreaking impact of Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park," noting, "When Steven Spielberg did the first Jurassic Park, people said, 'This is amazing How can he have done it?' He goes, In five years, 14-year-old kids will be doing this on their Macintosh. And he was right."
Woods highlighted the astonishing speed of change, suggesting that the future of filmmaking may soon be dominated by AI innovation.
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