‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Says Generative AI is ‘Horrifying’
James Cameron calls generative AI ‘horrifying’ while defending Avatar’s actor-driven visual effects.
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‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Says Generative AI is ‘Horrifying’
James Cameron Criticizes Generative AI in New Interview James Cameron, the visionary director behind the “Avatar” franchise, has voiced strong concerns about generative AI. Known for pushing the boundaries of visual effects, Cameron told CBS Sunday Morning that while his films rely on advanced technology, generative AI represents a completely different, and troubling, approach. Fans often wonder how Cameron balances cutting-edge effects with human performances — his answer underscores a clear distinction between traditional performance capture and AI-generated creations. Credits:Disney Avatar’s Technology Celebrates Human Actors Cameron emphasized that “Avatar” relies on performance capture, a technique where actors’ movements and expressions are digitally recorded to create lifelike characters. This approach, he explained, enhances the actor-director collaboration rather than replacing it. “For years, there was this sense that computers were replacing actors,” Cameron said. Instead, his …
