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Operations Specialist | AI Integration | Creative Technologist in Entertainment

It’s been fascinating to see the response to Ben Affleck’s comments on the future of generative AI in Hollywood. While I deeply respect his perspective and the thoughtful way he communicated his ideas, I couldn’t help but wonder why so many people were so moved by his take. It seemed to resonate with Hollywood in a way AI conversations haven’t before, even though it didn’t feel like he was adding anything particularly novel to the conversation. This isn’t about invalidating those who found his insights compelling- I also appreciated his level of nuance. But it also felt like he was only telling half the story; his perspective wasn’t being contextualized, which paints a very different picture. Don’t get me wrong- I’m genuinely glad he’s stepping forward to bring these conversations into the mainstream. He has a remarkable ability to engage people on challenging topics in a way that resonates, and that’s an invaluable skill we’re fortunate to have on our side. But while we celebrate people like Ben Affleck, I think we need to remember to also recognize that disruption to his career *will* look very different from what disruption means for the vast majority of us in this industry. We don’t risk further divide by acknowledging these differences, quite the opposite I think. By simply acknowledging the underlying truth here, we can better guide the conversation to be more honest and truly address the needs of everyone. #BenAffleck #Creativity #AIinHollywood #GenerativeAI #FutureofStorytelling #CreativeInnovation

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Well said.

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