
Why Is AI in Movies and TV Shows So Controversial?

The leaps in technological resources in Hollywood are typically well-received. Industrial Light & Magic revolutionized the industry with their methods to accomplish state-of-the-art special effects. When visual effects were advanced enough, they even got a special category, which is still active at the Academy Awards. Technology isn’t usually seen as a threat to auteurs and their craftsmanship, but there’s still a place for discussion regarding films that feel like “too much filling but no substance.” There’s a limit, and when some films cross it, which has happened in 2024, the reception isn’t very positive.