AI in Hollywood with Executive Producer Aisha Corpas Wynn

09/17/24 • 57 min

summary

In this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds discuss the evolving role of AI in the entertainment industry with guest Aisha Corpas Wynn. They explore the impact of AI on production, creativity, and job dynamics, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Aisha shares her journey as an executive producer and her insights on how AI tools are transforming content creation, while also addressing concerns about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI in media.

takeaways

The entertainment industry is experiencing significant changes due to AI.
AI can enhance creativity and decentralize access to production tools.
There are concerns about job displacement in the entertainment sector due to AI.
AI tools are being integrated into various stages of production and post-production.
The use of AI can help indie filmmakers achieve higher quality content.
AI's impact on jobs will vary, with some roles being eliminated and others evolving.
The public's acceptance of AI-generated content is still developing.
AI can improve marketing strategies and consumer engagement.
There is a need for better labeling and transparency in AI-generated content.
The future of AI in entertainment may include new categories for awards.

Chapters

00:00
The Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry

11:40
Aisha Corpas Wynn: Bridging AI and Entertainment

28:05
AI Tools in Production and Post-Production

39:55
The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI
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summary

takeaways

The entertainment industry is experiencing significant changes due to AI.
AI can enhance creativity and decentralize access to production tools.
There are concerns about job displacement in the entertainment sector due to AI.
AI tools are being integrated into various stages of production and post-production.
The use of AI can help indie filmmakers achieve higher quality content.
AI's impact on jobs will vary, with some roles being eliminated and others evolving.
The public's acceptance of AI-generated content is still developing.
AI can improve marketing strategies and consumer engagement.
There is a need for better labeling and transparency in AI-generated content.
The future of AI in entertainment may include new categories for awards.

Chapters

00:00
The Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry

11:40
Aisha Corpas Wynn: Bridging AI and Entertainment

28:05
AI Tools in Production and Post-Production

39:55
The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI
https://www.theaichicks.com/

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Previous Episode

The Craft of Coding with Matt Van Itallie from SEMA Software

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In this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds discuss the AI Speakeasy event and the introduction of non-human agents. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of using AI in different industries. They discuss the recent price increase of Canva and the use of advertising to offset the cost of AI features. They also mention a new startup that focuses on developing safe AI systems. The episode concludes with an interview with Matt Van Itallie, CEO and founder of SEMA Software, who talks about the company's code scanning and AI monitoring products. In this conversation, Sarah Nagle discusses the importance of viewing coding as a craft rather than a competition. She emphasizes the need for organizations to strategically use software development and meet their colleagues where they are. Nagle also highlights the challenges of incorporating metrics in software development and the importance of maintaining a degree of independence for developers. She explains the concept of generative AI code and its benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for human involvement in the coding process. Nagle also discusses the different types of AI tools used by developers and the trends in their usage. Finally, she shares insights on preparing students for the AI-driven world, including the importance of inspiring learning, strong reading and writing skills, and the ability to assess the accuracy of digital outputs.

takeaways

The use of non-human agents can enhance collaboration and ideation
AI features can increase the cost of software, and advertising can be used to offset the cost
SEMA Software offers code scanning and AI monitoring products to assess and improve code quality
Open source code has benefits and risks that need to be managed View coding as a craft rather than a competition and strategically use software development in organizations.
Be cautious when incorporating metrics in software development, as the work is not easily reducible to numbers.
Maintain a degree of independence for developers and respect their expertise.
Generative AI code has benefits in terms of productivity and experimentation, but it also comes with risks that need to be managed.
There are different types of AI tools used by developers, including large-scale general-purpose LLMs and coding-specific LLMs.
Prepare students for the AI-driven world by inspiring their learning, developing strong reading and writing skills, and teaching them how to assess the accuracy of digital outputs.

Learn more about SEMA at semasoftware.com

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and AI Speakeasy

03:19
Making AI Approachable and Fun

06:47
Canva Price Increase and Advertising

16:51
SEMA Software: Code Scanning and AI Monitoring

25:24
Understanding Open Source Code

29:01
Coding as a Craft: Strategic Use of Software Development

30:01
The Challenges of Incorporating Metrics in Software Development

33:23
Understanding Generative AI Code: Benefits and Risks

36:15
The Importance of Independence for Developers

43:21
Different Types of AI Tools for Developers

53:31
Preparing Students for the AI-Driven World

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A Special Look Back Episode: AI Collaboration, Education, Creativity and the Future of Work

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In this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds explore the evolving role of AI as a collaborative partner, its impact on education, creativity, and the future of work. They discuss how AI can enhance problem-solving skills in students, personalize learning experiences, and assist in creative processes. They are joined by the voices from past interviews discussing the same topics.

Chapters

00:00
The Evolution of AI as a Collaborative Partner

21:08
AI in Education: Transforming Learning Experiences

39:15
AI and Creativity: Enhancing or Replacing?

45:26
The Future of Work: Embracing AI in the Workplace

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