James Cameron, renowned for his tech-skeptical films like Terminator and Avatar, has made a surprising move by joining the board of directors for Stability AI, a leading artificial intelligence company. According to a report by Deadline, Cameron now shares the board with other notable figures, including Sean Parker, former head of Facebook, and Dana Settle, co-founder of Greycroft venture capital firm.
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Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju praised Cameron’s innovative mindset, stating that “James Cameron lives in the future and waits for the rest of us to catch up.” Akkaraju emphasized that the company’s mission is to revolutionize visual media for the next century, and Cameron’s involvement will support creators in using AI technology to enhance their projects. This collaboration has sparked speculation about how AI might shape Cameron’s future films, particularly within the Avatar franchise.
Cameron’s shift is noteworthy given his prior apprehension about AI. In a 2023 interview with CTV News, he voiced concerns about AI’s potential weaponization and warned of an “AI arms race” between nations, describing it as the greatest danger AI poses. His decision to now collaborate with Stability AI may reflect an evolving perspective, although it has sparked debates within the entertainment industry. Concerns about AI’s influence on jobs, deepfakes, and copyright issues remain pressing topics as the technology advances.
