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Ben Affleck says AI can be useful in filmmaking when it is built around artists’ work and specific production tasks, rather than treated as a replacement for them. He described creating a dataset for InterPositive and fine-tuning open models for cinematic work in a recent GQ interview, as reported by TechCrunch.

Affleck says he used AI in post-production on his film Animals. His account offers a concrete example of how a filmmaker thinks the tools can fit into a production workflow, though it is his description, not an independent technical assessment. He is more concerned about effects on learning and responsible use than a machine takeover of the film business.

Discuss: Should AI tools in filmmaking be judged mainly by whether they help artists do their work, or by who controls the models and training data?

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