Overview
- In a CBS Sunday Morning interview promoting Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron said AI that can “make up an actor” or a performance from a text prompt is “horrifying.”
- He drew a clear distinction between performance capture and generative systems, describing his method as a celebration of actors rather than a replacement.
- The director emphasized that he loves working with performers and does not want computers taking over their craft.
- He argued that generative models, trained on existing art, cannot produce genuinely original voices, though he sees potential for AI to reduce VFX costs.
- His remarks arrive as Hollywood debates AI performer Tilly Norwood, with reported talent-agency interest and swift pushback from filmmakers and unions.