Martin Scorsese Feels the Power of the Dark Side, Jumps on the AI Bandwagon
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When directors like Scorsese start experimenting with AI, the creative debate is over—top-tier talent is moving from “if” to “how.” Studios and platforms that don’t offer AI-native workflows will lose both speed and prestige projects to those that do.
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