Netflix CEO Counters Cameron’s AI Cost-Cutting Vision
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos disagreed with director James Cameron’s claim that AI could reduce film production costs by half, advocating instead for enhancements in quality during Netflix’s Q1 earnings call. Sarandos highlighted Netflix’s use of AI in various filmmaking processes, noting advancements exemplified by the cost-effective AI-powered de-aging technology used in “Pedro Paramo” compared to the expensive techniques in “The Irishman.” He emphasized that the focus should be on making movies better rather than merely cheaper, pointing to significant improvements in production capabilities.
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