In a recent conversation, Ben Affleck challenged the idea that generative AI is on track to replace writers, filmmakers, or creative work. He argued that tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini tend to produce average results because they converge toward the mean, making their output feel flat and unreliable as true writing. Affleck acknowledged that AI can be useful for exploring structure or basic setups, but he does not believe it can create meaningful stories or films on its own. He also questioned the narrative pushed by tech companies, noting that early progress came fast, while recent improvements are slower, far more expensive, and offer only modest gains. In his view, much of the fear around AI replacing jobs is driven more by the need to justify massive infrastructure spending than by how the technology is actually used. For Affleck, AI is likely to remain a tool—similar to visual effects—one that reduces friction but still relies on human creativity and judgment. What do you think? 🤔💬 • Follow @ainterestingupdate for more content on AI and technology. #artificialintelligence #technology #creativity #future #innovation
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@ainterestingupdate In a recent conversation, Ben Affleck challenged the idea that generative AI is on track to replace writers, filmmakers, or creative work. He argued that tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini tend to produce average results because they converge toward the mean, making their output feel flat and unreliable as true writing. Affleck acknowledged that AI can be useful for exploring structure or basic setups, but he does not believe it can create meaningful stories or films on its own. He also questioned the narrative pushed by tech companies, noting that early progress came fast, while recent improvements are slower, far more expensive, and offer only modest gains. In his view, much of the fear around AI replacing jobs is driven more by the need to justify massive infrastructure spending than by how the technology is actually used. For Affleck, AI is likely to remain a tool—similar to visual effects—one that reduces friction but still relies on human creativity and judgment. What do you think? 🤔💬 • Follow @ainterestingupdate for more content on AI and technology. #artificialintelligence #technology #creativity #future #innovation
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