Sam Altman on AI in Hollywood: "Not a Problem

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees artificial intelligence as a benefit for Hollywood, not a problem. Many in Hollywood have expressed concerns about AI, but Altman believes it will lead to more appreciation for human creators. He shared these thoughts at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, speaking with Variety’s Marc Malkin. When asked about job cuts and declining creativity, Altman stated, "I think people really care about other people." He believes audiences will care more about human creators in the future. Altman also mentioned hearing from creatives with new ideas who want to contribute to the next AI models. Disney had plans to use its characters on the Sora video-generation platform. However, Altman informed Disney's CEO, Josh D’Amaro, that he was taking down the platform. Despite this, Disney still looks forward to working with OpenAI. The bottom line: AI's role in creative industries is a developing story with strong opinions on both sides.