Visual Effects and CGI
To what extent is AI being used in movies and TV today? (Stephenfollows)
Summary: Current professional use of artificial intelligence in film and television primarily involves automating tedious visual effects tasks rather than generating entire cinematic works.
Why it matters: AI solutions working professionally today mostly save time and money by performing boring, repetitive manual tasks for artists.
Date: July 01, 2026 06:05 AM ET
URL: https://stephenfollows.com/p/to-what-extent-is-ai-being-used-in-movies-and-tv-today
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Source Registry Score: 10.0/10 — High
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