Ben Affleck says he had a 'heart attack' when he first saw what AI could do
Ben Affleck said he spent eight months shooting a large collection of footage to train existing AI models for filmmaking tasks.
TL;DR
- Ben Affleck's company is creating AI tools to support, not replace, film industry workers.
- Affleck initially feared AI's impact, calling colleagues in panic, but now seeks ethical applications.
- He spent eight months shooting footage to train AI models specifically for filmmaking tasks.
- This custom dataset was created to avoid using his peers' work and to ensure proprietary control.
- Affleck believes AI cannot fully automate movie creation but can help artists work more efficiently.
- His company, InterPositive, was acquired by Netflix for $587 million in July.
- AI's role in Hollywood remains a divisive topic among filmmakers.