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India Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
AI in filmmaking: Innovation or a threat to creative freedom?
If the digital world wasn't enough, there are digital babies. Al avatars, and deceased celebrities are being resurrected on-screen. In 2025, AI isn't just part of everyday life and movie-making toolbox—it's shaping entire stories, performances, and now, controversially, the last two years alone, AI has left its fingerprints on some of the most celebrated films. 'Emilia Prez', leading the Oscars race with 13 nominations, used AI to enhance Karla Sofa Gascón's singing voice. 'The Brutalist', starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, saw its Hungarian dialogue refined through AI tools. Studios are leaning in as well. Warner Bros. uses AI-driven casting analytics; Lionsgate has tapped Runway AI to speed up storyboarding; and James Cameron is a part of Stability AI's is no denying AI. It is the present, and if used transparently, these tools can be a boon that helps in streamlining pre-production, improving accessibility, and even pushing artistic boundaries. But the recent 'Raanjhanaa' controversy has exposed the flipside to AI, where it is being used to rewrite a vision, rather than enhancing Raanjhanaa Flashpoint Earlier this month, Eros International re-released the Tamil version of 'Raanjhanaa' (Ambikapathy) with an AI-generated alternate ending in which Kundan [Dhanush] survives, leading to a sentimental reunion rather than the film's original tragic Aanand L Rai and lead actor Dhanush, neither consulted nor informed, called it a betrayal. Rai branded the move 'a dangerous precedent' and is looking at pursuing legal action to protect the work's artistic began as a 'tech experiment' became a national flashpoint. Critics argue that the power of 'Raanjhanaa' rests in its heartbreak; change the ending and you change the soul of the film. Rai compared it to 'hijacking' the story's Akhtar backed the director publicly. 'If the creator of the film was unhappy about their work being changed, I will always support the creator,' he said during an event. Ritesh Sidhwani echoed the sentiment, stressing AI should only be used 'smartly' and 'to the film's advantage,' not to override the filmmaker's defended the update, describing the new finale as a 'creative reimagining' and asserting their legal right as the film's copyright isn't the first time Indian filmmakers have expressed unease over AI's creative creep. Karan Johar has previously said that while one cannot ignore the existence of AI, natural intelligence is irreplaceable. He mentioned, 'If you have pure orange juice and you have canned orange juice, there is a difference. And yes, canned orange juice can take you to higher sales, and you can do much more economically. But there is a purity to fresh orange juice.'Anurag Kashyap, never shy about industry shifts, said that while AI could help with improving the quality of remakes in cinema, it 'might not encourage more original filmmaking.'When AI Works: The Case of MaaYet, it's not all bad news. Ajay Devgn's 'Maa', produced by Prismix Studios, released a statement today explaining the use of AI in its latest production. A pivotal three-minute sequence in the film features 90 seconds of AI-generated visuals, created via an in-house generative Studios calls it 'a fusion of art and innovation', a glimpse into how AI can inspire risk-taking while respecting cinematic vision. 'We're setting the foundation for how AI can responsibly and meaningfully contribute to the art of cinema,' their statement with the help of AI, fans of deceased pop stars/celebrities, can continue experiencing their legacy. Case in point, late Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala will soon be 'performing' in an AI-driven hologram concert, allowing fans to witness an immersive, larger-than-life stage This Matters for AudiencesMovies live in our collective memory because of how they make us feel. Imagine 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' without Aman's death, or 'Titanic' with Jack clambering onto the raft. Tempting? Maybe. But would they still be the same films? Absolutely 'Raanjhanaa' incident raises urgent questions: If studios can unilaterally alter endings, what stops them from modifying performances, rewriting dialogue, or sanitising plots to suit trends? What happens when your favourite film is 'updated' every few years to fit new market tastes?advertisementFor filmmakers, this is about creative ownership. For audiences, it's about trust. If you can't be sure you're watching the director's vision, are you watching the movie at all, or an algorithmic remix?AI is neither hero nor villain—it's a tool. De-aging technology gave us 'The Irishman's decades-spanning drama. AI-assisted VFX are making mid-budget films look like blockbusters. Accessibility tools are making films more inclusive for audiences with real issue is governance. At present, the rules are struggling to keep pace with technology. The Academy is reportedly considering requiring filmmakers to disclose AI use in submissions, a step many see as the bare entertainment industry globally is calling for stronger safeguards. Be it mandatory creator consent for alterations post-release or a declaration when AI-generated elements form part of the final film. Also, archival protection for original versions of films, among these guardrails, AI risks being a matrix of metrics be real. AI is here to stay. It has the potential to become the most transformative filmmaking tool, when done right. But cinema is more than just content, it's art, shaped by the intent and imagination of the people behind it. The moment that intent becomes optional, we risk losing what makes the medium worth protecting.- Ends
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Cameron warns about the consequences of AI: ‘There's still a danger of a Terminator-style apocalypse'
Filmmaker James Cameron, known for his futuristic visions on screen, is once again warning the world—but this time, it's not through fiction. While promoting Ghosts of Hiroshima, a book he plans to adapt into a motion picture, James expressed growing concern about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially when paired with weapons systems. Director James Cameron highlights the existential threats posed by climate change, nuclear weapons, and super-intelligent AI while promoting his upcoming film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, set for release on December 19. What James Cameron said about AI Speaking to Rolling Stone, the Avatar: Fire and Ash director stressed that combining AI with military systems—particularly nuclear defense—could set the stage for catastrophic consequences. 'I do think there's still a danger of a Terminator-style apocalypse,' he said, referencing his own iconic film franchise that explored AI-driven doomsday scenarios. James' 1984 film The Terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a killer AI-powered cyborg, became a cultural touchstone for debates around machine autonomy. In its 1991 sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the same character returns as a protector—highlighting the dual nature of technological advancement. James argued that modern warfare is moving too quickly for human judgment to keep up, potentially requiring super-intelligent systems to manage rapid-response decisions. He acknowledged that, ideally, a human would still be involved in those decision loops. However, he noted the reality: human error has already brought the world dangerously close to nuclear incidents in the past, raising questions about whether machines—or humans—are better suited for such critical choices. He also emphasised the convergence of what he sees as three major existential threats: climate degradation, nuclear weapons, and the rise of super-intelligent AI. 'They're all sort of manifesting and peaking at the same time,' he said, suggesting that while super-intelligence could offer solutions, it's a risky gamble. The director's recent decision to join the board of Stability AI drew mixed reactions online while some praised the move as visionary, others questioned whether it aligned with his cautionary views on artificial intelligence. James Cameron's latest Looking ahead, James' next project, Avatar: Fire and Ash, continues his exploration of pressing global issues, including climate change and identity. The film is slated for release on December 19.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Titanic director James Cameron warns of ‘Terminator-style' AI weapons threat
Oscar-winning director James Cameron has warned that the dystopian future he imagined in The Terminator may no longer be confined to fiction as AI takes over. The filmmaker raised fears that artificial intelligence could soon control military systems, including nuclear weapons. The Canadian filmmaker, 70, told Rolling Stone magazine that an arms race relying on AI presents a 'dangerous' scenario that could spiral beyond human control. His comments came as he promoted the new book Ghosts of Hiroshima, which he plans to adapt into a feature film. 'I do think there's still a danger of a 'Terminator'-style apocalypse where you put AI together with weapons systems, even up to the level of nuclear weapon systems, nuclear defence counterstrike, all that stuff,' Cameron said. 'Because the theatre of operations is so rapid, the decision windows are so fast, it would take a super-intelligence to be able to process it, and maybe we'll be smart and keep a human in the loop. 'But humans are fallible, and there have been a lot of mistakes made that have put us right on the brink of international incidents that could have led to nuclear war. So I don't know.' The Avatar and Titanic director, whose 1984 hit The Terminator featured a self-aware AI system named Skynet launching nuclear Armageddon, said the convergence of today's crises, from climate change to AI, should be taken seriously. 'I feel like we're at this cusp in human development where you've got the three existential threats: climate and our overall degradation of the natural world, nuclear weapons, and super-intelligence,' he continued. 'They're all sort of manifesting and peaking at the same time. Maybe the super-intelligence is the answer. I don't know. I'm not that, but it might be.' Cameron's concerns about AI are longstanding. In a viral 2023 interview, he poured cold water on the idea that artificial intelligence could replace human screenwriters, saying: 'I just don't personally believe that a disembodied mind that's just regurgitating what other embodied minds have said, about the life that they've had, about love, about lying, about fear, about mortality , and just put it all together into a word salad and then regurgitate it… I don't believe that's ever going to have something that's going to move an audience. You have to be human to write that. I don't know anyone that's even thinking about having AI write a screenplay.' Despite his reservations, Cameron has embraced certain uses of AII, particularly in relation to the spiralling cost of filmmaking. In September 2024, he joined the board of Stability AI, the firm behind the image-generation tool Stable Diffusion. Speaking on a podcast earlier this year, he outlined how he believes AI could help reduce production budgets without eliminating human jobs. 'If we want to continue to see the kinds of movies that I've always loved and that I like to make and that I will go to see, Dune, Dune: Part Two, or one of my films or big effects-heavy, CG-heavy films, we've got to figure out how to cut the cost in half,' he said. 'Now that's not about laying off half the staff at the effects company. That's about doubling their speed to completion on a given shot, so your cadence is faster and your throughput cycle is faster, and artists get to move on and do other cool things and then other cool things, right? That's my sort of vision for that.'
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
James Cameron warns against AI dangers, predicts Terminator-style apocalypse
Director James Cameron expressed his concerns regarding the future dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While promoting the book - 'Ghosts of Hiroshima', which he plans to adapt as a motion picture, Cameron mentioned that an arms race relying on AI is a dangerous 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' director, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone said, "I do think there's still a danger of a 'Terminator'-style apocalypse where you put AI together with weapons systems, even up to the level of nuclear weapon systems, nuclear defense counterstrike, all that stuff."advertisementHe cautioned humans against how the AI threat could put the world on the brink of a nuclear war. Cameron further said, "Because the theater of operations is so rapid, the decision windows are so fast, it would take super-intelligence to be able to process it, and maybe we'll be smart and keep a human in the loop. But humans are fallible, and there have been a lot of mistakes made that have put us right on the brink of international incidents that could have led to nuclear war. So I don't know." "I feel like we're at this cusp in human development where you've got the three existential threats: climate and our overall degradation of the natural world, nuclear weapons, and super-intelligence," he went on."They're all sort of manifesting and peaking at the same time. Maybe super-intelligence is the answer. I don't know. I'm not predicting that, but it might be," the director Cameron joining the board of the artificial intelligence company, Stability AI, had led to mixed reactions on the internet. While many were supportive of his move, others termed it "human ingenuity."Cameron's 'The Terminator' franchise kicked off in 1984 with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the titular role. Schwarzenegger portrayed a cybernetic android in the movie. While the first instalment showed him as the antagonist, he returned in the sequel - 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' (1991), as the saviour reprogrammed Model 101 Series 800 "T-800". Actor Linda Hamilton also played a pivotal role in both the next - 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', deals with the issues of climate change and identity. The film is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
How AI is ushering in a new era for the healthcare system
Agencies Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into the health sector. The technology plays a role in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Nevertheless, its real-world application in the industry remains a point of scrutiny. As the healthcare systems worldwide bear the brunt of rising costs, long diagnostic delays, and fragmented processes, one question looms. Can AI improve patient outcomes while reducing costs? The answer to that question may be closer than you think. Artificial intelligence is making measurable improvements in the healthcare industry. For instance, AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of data quickly helps providers work more efficiently. As a result, they can reduce time spent on administrative tasks. However, this set of technologies goes far beyond streamlining routine office work. The key areas highlighted below demonstrate how AI is impacting almost every aspect of care delivery. One of AI's fastest-growing applications is in imaging analysis. It enables more accurate analysis of X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. For example, the advanced algorithms can highlight early-stage tumors or subtle anomalies. This enhanced detection can lead to prompt intervention for diseases such as cancer. AI systems analyze data to help determine patient risk and develop effective treatment plans. It assesses numerous variables, including age, genetics, and lifestyle habits. By doing so, the technology estimates a patient's risk of developing conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. AI's ability to flag high-risk individuals enables doctors to adjust treatments or suggest lifestyle changes to prevent serious complications. Hospital administrators wrestle with mountains of paperwork, billing codes, and insurance claims. AI-powered tools can automate many of these tasks. These high-tech solutions handle activities from scanning patient records to managing appointment scheduling. The reduction of administrative burdens allows clinical staff to focus on patient interaction. AI-driven tech shapes how treatments are created and tailored. Algorithms recommend effective therapies for individual patients by analyzing genetic data, treatment histories, and population trends. In pharmaceutical research, AI accelerates drug discovery by identifying promising molecules and predicting their interactions. Numerous startups and established companies are integrating AI into Healthcare. Two examples include the following: *GNS Healthcare: Uses causal machine learning to uncover biological mechanisms for personalized treatment recommendations. Its impact is in predicting patient responses to new drugs and aids in clinical trial design. *Stability AI: The company develops open foundation models to drive innovation in radiology. The aim is to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, thought leaders and influencers are incorporating AI and advanced analytics in their approach to health. For example, entrepreneur Gary Breckaapplies data-rich, insight-based approaches to wellness. AI offers promising solutions in healthcare. However, concerns exist regarding data privacy, infrastructure compatibility, and ethical oversight. Patients and clinicians need to trust the AI tools. Building this confidence depends on addressing these issues to determine the long-term use of AI in medical settings. AI systems rely on massive amounts of personal health data. Protecting patient privacy is a concern. Robust encryption, secure access protocols, and transparent data governance are crucial for meeting ethical and legal standards. Healthcare systems often rely on legacy systems. However, hospitals, clinics, and insurance providers face battles in integrating new AI platforms. The main obstacles are investing in interoperability and staff training. Additionally, careful validation is another concern. In other words, there must be reliable, safe predictions in clinical settings. Full acceptance of AI among clinicians and patients centers on trust. Trustworthiness involves validating algorithms, documenting decision-making pathways, and establishing accountability in the event of errors. Ethical frameworks must guide the deployment of AI and the interpretation of its conclusions. AI holds promise for shifting healthcare toward prevention and continuous monitoring.
