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Summary: ‘Avatar’ director James Cameron says generative AI is ‘horrifying’ Crunch

1. James Cameron, known for his advanced visual effects in movies like "Avatar," has expressed skepticism towards generative AI.
2. According to Cameron, performance capture used in films like Avatar is a celebration of the actor-director moment, and not a replacement of actors as some might believe.
3. In contrast, Cameron finds the idea of generative AI creating characters, actors, or performances from scratch "horrifying," stating that it's something they are not doing in their work.
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James Cameron, renowned for his visual effects in movies like "Avatar," expresses reservations towards generative AI. He considers performance capture used in films as a celebration of actor-director collaboration, not a replacement. Cameron finds the notion of AI creating characters, actors, or
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/30/avatar-director-james-cameron-says-generative-ai-is-horrifying/#summary

Date: Dec. 1, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-01

Created: 2025/12/01 08:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:17

Last Read: 2025/12/01 08:46