David Ellison: AI is the 'biggest creative unlock' in modern history
paramount skydance's ceo david ellison says ai could have a bigger impact on film than cgi, but won't replace artists.
during paramount skydance's latest earnings call, ceo david ellison discussed the company's outlook for ai, stating that it's hard to imagine ai won't have a bigger impact on the film industry than cgi. he cited the example of terminator 2, which cost $4 million to make but would cost $60-70 million today, suggesting ai could help make budgets more digestible and unlock more original storytelling. ellison said paramount skydance has been developing its own ai tools, which will speed up projects and transform how the company works. while ai will significantly reshape the business, ellison emphasized that it will not replace artists, but rather be a tool for them.