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Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
The Animation App That Should Terrify Hollywood
How an addictive AI tool backed by Jared Leto devoured my family — and stands to win the raging war for screen time (h/t Ted Sarandos)
Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
INTRO TO AI
Quick Explainers on Basic AI Terms and Tools
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'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Withholds Scripts Amid AI Concerns
Tony Gilroy, creator of the acclaimed series 'Andor,' has chosen not to publish the show's scripts, citing fears that artificial intelligence systems could exploit his work without permission, reflecting a growing unease among creators about AI's impact on intellectual property rights.

Paul Schrader on AI and Filmmaking: 'Why Wait Months for Ideas When ChatGPT Delivers in Seconds?
Paul Schrader, the legendary filmmaker, explores the potential of AI in storytelling, praising ChatGPT for generating original film ideas and offering script feedback, while sparking debate over the role of technology in creative processes.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos on AI in Screenwriting
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos believes that while AI can enhance the creative process, it will not replace the unique talents of human screenwriters and performers.

AI Script Coverage: Machines vs. Humans
A seasoned producer breaks down the tech's strengths and weaknesses when confronted with screening project

Hollywood Writers Launch “Gauntlet” to Champion Human Insight over AI in Script Analysis
A group of accomplished industry professionals introduced Gauntlet where scripts are evaluated by professional human analysts, countering the rising use of AI in screenplay assessment.
OpenAI is developing AI creative writing tools — and they’re far better than ChatGPT
In a Time Magazine essay, screenwriter Simon Rich details how good OpenAI’s not-yet-available generative AI tool, code-davinci-002 is at creative writing.
SpecMonkeyAI: An AI-powered online platform for script analysis and feedback
A high school teacher created an AI-powered website to empower writers with affordable script analysis
The Current AI Legal Landscape According to Experts
Schuyler Moore, an intellectual property lawyer, spoke with IFTA about how AI use for creative works is governed by the law.

Intro to AI: How does ChatGPT work?
We’ve all seen the seemingly magical pitches/scenes ChatGPT is able to create. How does it work?
Can ChatGPT Improve THE GODFATHER (1972) script?
We asked Chat GPT to make critical notes and make improvements on the script of the all-time classic, THE GODFATHER.

Which Jobs Will Be Most Transformed by AI?
Writers, content moderators, and translators’ jobs will look very different soon.

Writers’ Realistic Approach to AI
As opposed ͏to fully banning͏ AI, the WGA and screenwriters in general view it as͏ a tool to be used͏ with limitations.

Can ChatGPT Write a Script?
We asked ChatGPT-4 to Generate 5 minute Romcom Scripts to test it out
Can AI Make a Show All By itself?
With its current capabilities, AI still can’t make a quality show from start to finish, but it can certainly speed up the traditional process