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As Shapiro notes, the high costs and profit motives that currently restrict traditional filmmaking could be bypassed via AI. Figuring prominently in his future plans is transforming his own novel into a movie—created entirely via AI—without needing studio approval or funding. His vision underscores a broader belief: AI democratizes art-making, allowing anyone with a creative spark to produce high-quality content.
This democratization could significantly diversify cultural output, enabling a proliferation of stories, art, and entertainment tailored to a global audience. However, it also raises questions about originality, attribution, and the value of human creativity in the age of machine-generated art.