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James Cameron: AI Threatens Authenticity in Filmmaking

12/1/2025

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James Cameron, Stability AI board member, says AI replacing actors in filmmaking is horrifying and would undermine performances.
He notes AI can reduce VFX costs but cannot create original content, since it relies on existing works.
Cameron says imaginative films are declining because costs are high and studios favor established IPs.
Avatar 3 is set to release on December 19.

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James Cameron, Stability AI board member, says AI replacing actors in filmmaking is horrifying and would undermine performances.
He notes AI can reduce VFX costs but cannot create original content, since it relies on existing works.
Cameron says imaginative films are declining because costs are high and studios favor established IPs.
Avatar 3 is set to release on December 19.