Netflix shows will, and already do, feature AI-generated scenes
'The Eternaut' used AI in its production. | Image credit — Netflix As AI models continue to advance at an unprecedented rate, I think it's only a matter of time before it is prevalent in every aspect of society. The recent improvements in AI agents — models that can perform complex tasks on computers — only further risks putting many people out of work.
As with many technological advancements before — the camera, the record player, and the automobile jump to mind — AI will face strict condemnation. However, AI is here to stay, and will power many devices of the future. Netflix, in my eyes, is just one of the first to adopt a practice that is about to become very commonplace.
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