As artificial intelligence continues to advance, animators are increasingly facing questions about the future of their craft and the role of human creativity in filmmaking. But the majority are not interested in letting AI into their art of storytelling. At Variety‘s Pixels and Pencils panel in Savannah, Georgia on Monday, leading filmmakers discussed the process […]
‘Pixels and Pencils’ Panelists Talk the Dangers of AI, Demanding Animation Processes and the Importance of Human Creativity
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