Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI firm for 95 billion yen, while Christopher Nolan warns of the 'Trojan Horse' of AI #121

Netflix spent 95 billion yen on 'specialized AI.'

News has broken that Netflix has acquired the AI company founded by Ben Affleck. Notably, this AI learns exclusively from the footage of individual productions. It holds the potential to dramatically improve efficiency in post-production tasks like lighting and color grading, significantly cutting costs. We discuss the specific changes occurring on set, backed by actual figures.

Nolan compares AI to a 'Trojan Horse.'

Meanwhile, director Christopher Nolan, known for masterpieces like the 'Oppenheimer' series, is sounding the alarm on the rapid spread of AI. Using the unique metaphor of a 'Trojan Horse where everyone knows there are Greek soldiers inside,' he highlights the dangers of blindly trusting technology. It is fascinating to hear his perspective on the movement among the younger generation to reject AI-generated videos as 'AI slop.'

A writer's impassioned cry before 200 OpenAI employees.

Even more surprising is the lecture writer Dave Eggers gave before employees after being invited by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. He asserted that 'the impact of ChatGPT on education has been catastrophic,' harshly criticizing it for stripping students of their ability to write and silencing an entire generation. The weight of his words delivered to the creators of AI themselves is profound. For more details on this debate, please listen to the full episode.