‘There’s no soul’: Hong Kong actor Tony Leung weighs in on AI in filmmaking (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai expressed concerns about AI's impact on filmmaking, arguing it lacks 'soul' and creativity while posing risks to jobs and artistic value.

• Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai criticized AI in filmmaking for lacking 'soul' and creativity.
• Leung described AI as a 'double-edged sword' that saves time/money but risks job losses and reduced artistic value.
• He emphasized the importance of director's vision over technical perfection in film projects.
• Leung expressed concerns about cinema's shift to smaller screens and reliance on algorithms for content distribution.