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Laika CEO warns generative AI clashes with stop-motion ethos

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Travis Knight, CEO of Laika and director of the new film *Wildwood*, has expressed concerns about generative AI. He stated that the technology is fundamentally opposed to Laika's traditional stop-motion animation methods. Knight cautioned the industry to be aware of the potential dangers posed by generative AI, alongside its perceived benefits. AI

IMPACT Generative AI's capabilities may conflict with traditional creative processes in industries like animation.

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Laika CEO warns generative AI clashes with stop-motion ethos

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