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DreamWorks SKG co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg told FOX Business on Wednesday that artificial intelligence is moving beyond incremental change to something more breakthrough.
Katzenberg joined anchor Liz Claman on “The Claman Countdown” to discuss the acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for industries ranging from cybersecurity to entertainment. He said AI marks a fundamental shift in how technology reshapes business and creativity.
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Katzenberg described an environment driven by both optimism and urgency, pointing to a surge in activity across Silicon Valley where startups and major corporations alike are competing to harness the power of technology.
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Jeffery Katzenberg talks about the rapid acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for the industry. (Gilbert Flores/Variety, Mikkel William/Getty/Getty Images)
“Even today, there is incredible excitement around all things AI. There is no question that we are not in an evolutionary moment. We are in a revolutionary moment,” he said.
Katzenberg said a new generation of builders is entering the field faster than ever before, and the pace of development is further accelerated by tools that are lowering the barrier to entry.
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“The level of excitement right now about something that was impossible suddenly becoming possible is palpable and it’s real,” he added.
Katzenberg suggested that while the technology is rapidly advancing, its long-term impact will depend on how companies and creators adapt to the ongoing changes.
Still, those who are reluctant to adapt should not fear AI. Asked if Hollywood animators should be afraid for their work, Katzenberg dismissed that concern.
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“While I’m grateful for the innovation that’s going on, in my opinion I still think the human touch is absolutely essential to great storytelling,” he said. “My analogy is that there’s a difference between prose and poetry. When you look at this kind of input and output that’s coming out, they’re kind of a common baseline, but I think they’re missing the poetry that comes with real creativity.”
“These tools are actually amazing,” Katzenberg continued. “And I think you need to be more open-minded to embrace them, like I was when I went from hand-drawn animation to computer animation, right?”
