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As the writers and actors strikes continue, renowned TV creator Charlie Brooker, known for his popular series Black Mirror, has shared his perspective on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in television.

Given Brookers ability to accurately predict our tech-centric future in previous episodes of Black Mirror, such as the recently released Season 6 episode Joan is Awful, where AI technology is used without pay or consent, his insights hold weight. This fictional portrayal mirrors real-world concerns raised by background actors who have experienced similar situations. The issue has become a focal point in the standoff between SAG-AFTRA and studios.

The use of AI not only poses a threat to actors but also to writers. The Writers Guild of America has demanded regulations on the use of AI-generated scripts. Brooker recently discussed this topic in an interview with Peter Kafka for Vox, emphasizing the potential misuse of tools like ChatGPT. He expressed concern that people may use AI to create content that they claim as their own but falls short of quality standards, leading to the need for human intervention to salvage it.

While Brooker acknowledged that human writers draw inspiration from other artists, he highlighted that AI-generated responses are often generic. Although he confessed to incorporating ideas from Rod Serlings work in Black Mirror, he clarified that his own creative process is far from artificial.

Brooker confirmed that the fear of studios using AI to replace writers and diminish their roles is indeed valid. He expressed worry that AI could be employed to generate initial drafts, leaving human writers with the task of revising and humanizing the content, which he deems a discouraging prospect.

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