After watching the Tom Hanks movie, Lisa Kudrow developed a fear of AI.
Hanks' latest project, 'Here', prompted the 'Friends' star to question the technology.
Hollywood's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence is causing Lisa Kudrow to worry about an uncertain future.
In a recent podcast interview, she talked about the recent film "Here," directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. The movie employed AI to enable the actors to portray their characters consistently throughout their entire lives, from adolescence to old age.
Kudrow stated that they were able to shoot the scene and then view the playback of their younger selves, which was ready for them to watch.
She continued, 'And all I got from that was, this is an endorsement for AI and oh my god. It’s not like, ‘Oh, it’s going to ruin everything,’ but what will be left? Forget actors, what about up-and-coming actors? They’ll just be licensing and recycling.'
Kudrow also worried about the impact of AI outside the entertainment industry.
"What will there be for human beings to do after setting that aside? Will there be a living stipend without the need for work? How can it be sufficient?"
Last month, on the "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend" podcast, Hanks confirmed the use of AI in the film.
The AI technology scans all photographs of me and matches them with my data, then searches for images of me at different ages, including 17, 18, and 19. It then uses AI to quickly and efficiently compile all of these images into a comprehensive collection of my life.
While filming "Forrest Gump," the actor utilized two monitors. One displayed the actual footage of the scene, while the other had a slight delay of about a nanosecond. This allowed the actor to see himself in real-time and also in a deepfake technology version, where he appeared to be a 17-year-old high school student.
AI didn't appear to concern Hanks, who stated, "It's just a tool for making movies."
"It’s not like, 'Oh, it's going to ruin everything,' but what will be left?" — Lisa Kudrow
To play characters of different ages in "Here," we spent hours in the makeup trailer, requiring wigs and hair.
In "Here," Hanks disclosed that the technology employed was capable of matching an actor's face using "the pores just to match it like that."
The Oscar-winner also noted another impact AI had on their performances.
We had to consider the timing and cadence of our speech, as well as other factors, he explained. Although we believed we were speaking at a realistic cadence, upon watching a playback, we realized it was as slow as molasses.
"All it is, is a movie-making tool." — Tom Hanks on AI
It didn't make it any more enjoyable to watch ourselves dressed up as we were.
Fans have been warned by Hanks about fake ads that use his name, likeness, and voice to promote products.
In August, he posted on Instagram that his name, likeness, and voice were being used in false ads promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs without his consent. These ads were created fraudulently using AI.
He emphasized, "I am not involved in these posts, productions, or treatments, nor do I endorse the spokespeople promoting these cures. I have type 2 diabetes and work exclusively with my board-certified doctor for my treatment. Be cautious and avoid being deceived or swindled out of your hard-earned money."
In October, a dental company used Hanks' likeness and issued a similar warning to fans.
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