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At the helm of these corporate maneuvers are figures like Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO, David Zaslav, who has been criticized for layoffs, canceling completed projects, and prioritizing low-cost programming. This pattern is emblematic of a broader ethos: maximizing short-term profits often at the expense of artistic integrity and long-term cultural value.
The Threat of AI and the Death of Artistic Craftsmanship
Adding to Hollywood’s woes is the looming presence of AI-generated content. Advances in large language models and AI-driven video creation threaten to strip the art of filmmaking from human creators altogether. Critics see us edging closer to the end of filmmaking as a true art form—replaced by soulless algorithms designed solely for efficiency and profit.