the more i think about this the more i realize “AI” is part of the same continuum as Youtube “X, Explained” videos for films/shows/games. people have lost the confidence and critical skills to discuss art & media, so here is a 2 hour video / ML chatbot to tell you what it means and how to feel
My critique is that this isn't a new demand, it's just one that's gained prominence alongside a group of new money VCs who only superficially understand their favorite science fiction and fantasy books
I saw a youtube video for "Pink Flamingos Ending Explained", the script was read by a real guy but clearly written by AI.
This is not a film that needs to be explained, but the AI script still seemed confused about things that are extremely blatant in the film.
The confidence thing is so huge. People are like weirdly helpless about books and movies now in a way I simply cannot relate to or understand. It bums me out really bad