When it comes to the world of screenwriting, I defer to John August and Craig Mazin when it comes to any and all things. I do that because they're more seasoned in the biz.And when we agree on things, I feel smart.That's why I was pleased to hear about their recent chat about AI coverage on their podcast, ScriptNotes, where they delivered a blunt reality check: using AI for script notes isn't just ethically questionable...it’s often "stupid."Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comThe Problem with "Yes-Man" TechnologyOne of the primary arguments against AI feedback is the inherent bias of the software. AI is designed to keep you engaged, not necessarily to tell you the hard truth. It wants you to keep asking it questions and wants you to keep using it.That means that it will always sugarcoat things rather than challenge your creative choices or open a dialogue about what your intentions are with your written work. The hard truth is that a script only gets better through critical analysis. Oftentimes, you need to burn it down and rebuild it to make it sing.AI is not built to do that.AI < Humans Okay, so I think the podcast highlights a pretty direct reason humans are better at screenplay analysis than AI. It has to do with the way people read versus the way AI "reads" a script.When a friend gives you notes, they are consenting to the process. They give their time and insight willingly, expecting you to use that knowledge to...
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