Tyler Perry Halts $800M Studio Expansion Due to AI Concerns
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Tyler Perry has revealed that he used AI technology to avoid hours of aging makeup for two upcoming films, expressing concerns about AI's impact on the entertainment industry and pausing an $800 million studio expansion due to worries about AI, including OpenAI's new "Sora" video generation tool. This move has sparked discussions about the potential impact of AI on jobs in the industry and the future of human artistry versus generative AI.
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