I watched a 90-minute AI movie — and Hollywood can stop worrying, for now (www.techradar.com)

TechRadar's Senior AI Editor recently attended the premiere of "Hell Grind," a 90-minute AI-generated horror film produced in just two weeks by Higgsfield. This marks a significant leap in AI's ability to create long-form content, as previous AI films were typically limited to five-minute runtimes. The film showcases an AI-generated cast, including characters resembling famous actors, yet the human involvement remained crucial in story creation and editing. While the action sequences were surprisingly entertaining, the film struggled with coherent dialogue, highlighting the challenges AI still faces in crafting believable human interactions. "Hell Grind" presents a proof of concept for AI in filmmaking, illustrating that while AI can produce consistent characters and engaging action, it still falls short of creating truly relatable or realistic dialogue. This development is particularly significant in the context of Hollywood's ongoing concerns about AI's potential to disrupt the traditional filmmaking process. Despite some flaws, the film demonstrates the potential for AI technology to innovate content creation, meaning Hollywood should pay attention but may not need to panic just yet. As AI continues to evolve, the future of movie-making might change dramatically, inviting new voices to explore creative storytelling.