[iAMkenough]

This is a surface-level argument that could be applied to literally every industry if you trivialize the product produced.

For example: NASA spends billions on research and development just to be able to push a rocket upwards into space? How much of that will be cut out when we just go straight to AI-generated plans and schematics?

It only makes “a lot of sense” if you’re willing to compromise your standards and eliminate labor no matter the consequences.

[Satam]

I thought about this as well but I think research activities and such might be qualitatively different, at least for now. Movies are merely looking to please our senses, on the other hand, researchers look for truths and facts about the world. It's okay to have movie visuals not based on reality, but it's usually not okay to have non-factual research.

Also, no one is going to force actors and movie studios to go full AI and those who wish can stay with the old paradigm. It will be up to customers to decide where their money goes. However, if AI allows for the same or higher quality and more creative freedom at lower costs, I'm pretty sure the old ways will get outcompeted.

[iAMkenough]

I agree. If AI can reduce labor costs at NASA, I'm pretty sure the old ways will get outcompeted.