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Elon Musk, one of the most vocal tech pioneers, warns that AI will soon dominate media creation. In a recent high-profile interview, Musk highlighted that live performances—sports, theater, concerts—will become the primary remaining authentic human experiences, as AI and automation take over scripted content.
AI’s impact in animation is particularly profound. Reports indicate that by 2026 or earlier, studios like Disney will heavily rely on generative AI to produce sequels—such as Zootopia 3, 4, and 5—at a fraction of current costs. In some cases, these movies will be almost entirely AI-created, with human artists reduced to a handful of high-level supervisors.
The consequences are staggering: