There is an AI inquisition! The media is full of critical reports regarding the rise of AI-generated films. Even the Pope has issued a warning about AI. But is this justified? AI films are of high quality and inexpensive to produce. Other factors—such as the prospect of wealthy actors losing their jobs—are also at play. Led by CNN, the American Democrats are waging an “AI inquisition” campaign!
The papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas concerning AI was rather peculiar. It contained a stern warning against the “idolatry” of AI, insisting that humans must remain in control and that the conduct of war should never be left to machines—a strange, fear-mongering stance that is detached from reality. But can AI truly be viewed as an idol? How could one possibly worship AI? Many investors, however, see the reality: AI capabilities represent an entirely new frontier in the film industry! The very use of a term like “idolatry” is, in itself, the beginning of an inquisition.
AI-generated films do not employ real actors and cost significantly less than traditional cinematic productions. They certainly pose a threat to the highly paid actors of Hollywood. An entirely new film industry is emerging.
On YouTube, one can find many AI-generated films, ranging from 20 minutes to over an hour in length—primarily science fiction or films centered on themes of respect. Having watched these films for months, I find many of them to be well-crafted—though I doubt the claim sometimes made by their creators that they were produced in under an hour. The science fiction entries, in particular, are excellent, featuring strong narratives and striking visuals. The films focused on “respect” often depict a scenario in which a servant of lower social standing is mistreated by a wealthy woman, only for that servant to eventually marry a wealthy man—simple, yet moralizing in tone.
CNN, acting as a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party, has taken the lead in disparaging AI-generated films and content. A survey reveals that nearly 9 out of 10 Americans are more concerned than excited about the possibility that AI might one day surpass human intelligence.
Pope Leo and many American actors are affiliated with the U.S. Democratic Party. Are they fearing for their own skins? Is there some sort of “virtue-signaling” inquisition being conducted by these American Democrats—perhaps to ensure that their wealthy actor friends can keep earning the kind of money that allows them to subsidize the Democratic Party?
This “AI inquisition” runs counter to the First Amendment. The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms—religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition—which were enshrined in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. Films about AI constitute a form of expression.