AI is just another tool in the arsenal of tools for both developers (Linus [1]) and movie makers (Ben Affleck [2]). These are expert practitioners in their fields intelligently opining on AI, and they are promoting it not as a magic machine, but as another tool in the toolbox.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NSSGt9bZag

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-2OsvVJC0s

> Anyone remember when YC declared they would replace Hollywood?

I specifically remember a prolific HN commenter working on an AI video startup claiming that by the end of 2025, children would be able to create Hollywood-quality, feature-length movies using available AI video tools.

I believe this person's startup has (wisely) pivoted to building AI-powered tools for the movie industry.

they might manage to get a semi passable AI movie... but will people pay to watch it? I certainly would not.