Some Film & TV Companies Imposing “Strict Internal Controls” On Artificial Intelligence – ScreenSkills UK Report
A report from ScreenSkills highlights that UK film and TV organizations are implementing strict internal controls on artificial intelligence due to concerns over copyright and accuracy. The industry is experiencing a cautious approach towards AI adoption, with predictions of potential layoffs. The report emphasizes the need for upskilling as roles evolve and the challenges in recruitment within the sector.
- ▪Some UK film and TV organizations are imposing strict internal controls on artificial intelligence.
- ▪Concerns over copyright and accuracy are leading to limited use of AI in the industry.
- ▪Nearly two-thirds of employers have found it difficult to recruit for roles over the last 12 months.
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Some UK film and TV industry organizations are imposing “strict internal controls” around artificial intelligence, according to a new report from training body ScreenSkills. The report, which examined skills gaps in the industry and found many to be predicting layoffs in the near future, focused heavily on AI and its adoption in film and TV. According to interviewees in the report, “some organisations” in the industry are imposing “strict internal controls” on AI, “especially around copyright risk, leading to limited use.” Related Stories Festivals How Putting Their Hopes In A 'Space Unicorn' Has Brother Duo Evan & Gregg Spiridellis Heading To Market In Cannes News Meet Wonder Studios, The $50M British Studio Striving To Become The A24 Of AI Production Industry views on generative AI are…
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