Wildwood’s director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything that we are at this studio’

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Wildwood’s director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything that we are at this studio’

TL;DR

  • Laika CEO Travis Knight views generative AI as fundamentally opposed to the studio's handcrafted approach to filmmaking.
  • Knight distinguishes between technology as a tool for artists and AI that performs the work of an artist, calling the latter "theft."
  • He argues that AI lacks the human experience of emotions like love and loss, which are crucial for authentic storytelling.
  • Knight acknowledges AI's potential benefits in science and medicine but fears its destructive capabilities if not managed responsibly.
  • Wildwood, Laika's latest film, showcases technical advancements within the studio's traditional stop-motion process.