Opinion

TL;DR

Animators generally accept AI and other technologies as tools but fear its use by studios for cost-cutting.
Studios are reportedly using AI to generate content, leading to roles like 'slop janitor' to fix errors.
The core concern is the loss of 'judgment' developed through years of practice, which AI cannot replicate.
The elimination of junior positions where judgment is honed could have long-term consequences for the industry.
Legal strategies such as copyright lawsuits and antitrust actions are being considered to protect animators.
Unions may demand protections against mandatory AI use or licensing of work for AI training.
Antitrust law could be applied to address monopsony issues where studios are the primary buyers of labor.
Historical precedents of worker settlements in Hollywood offer potential models for addressing AI-related harms.

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