Hideo Kojima, the man who once warned us about the dangers of algorithmic control, now calls artificial intelligence a “friend.” It’s not a sellout—it’s evolution. In a year when Hollywood’s fear of AI is finally cooling, Kojima’s new stance signals that the conversation has moved beyond panic. He’s not rejecting the future; he’s learning how to shape it.
Why the Terminator Creator Can’t Write Terminator Anymore
James Cameron says AI is making it too hard to write a new Terminator script — which is rich, considering he’s literally on the board of an AI company. The man who made Skynet a household name is now bored with Skynet because he’s seen how the sausage is made. The problem isn’t the tech. It’s that Cameron’s too busy staring at the machine to remember why we were scared of it in the first place.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
Can Artificial Intelligence Save Anime from Itself?
As anime demand skyrockets, studios like Toei Animation are turning to AI to ease burnout and speed up production. But is AI really the villain fans fear—or the tool that could save the industry from collapsing under its own weight?
The NO FAKES Act Is Coming. Fair Use Might Be the First Casualty
There’s no question that the NO FAKES Act is trying to address a real problem. AI has advanced to the point where voices and faces can be cloned with uncanny accuracy, and the consequences aren’t theoretical anymore. We’ve already seen deepfakes cause reputational harm, manipulate the public, and create entirely fabricated content that looks and … Continue reading The NO FAKES Act Is Coming. Fair Use Might Be the First Casualty
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