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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 26 MIN

James Cameron Wants to Protect Actors in the Age of A.I. Part 2

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In the first part of our interview with legendary director James Cameron, he explained his actor-driven approach to performance capture and why human nuance is still at the core of great storytelling. In this second half, Cameron goes deeper into the promises and risks of A.I., where he believes the line sits between helpful innovation and harmful replacement. He talks about what Hollywood must stand guard over as these tools accelerate. And yes, he talks about Skynet and why The Terminator feels a lot less hypothetical today than it did in 1984. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.

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