50-Minute AI-Generated Doctor Who Episode Is 'Pretty Good,' BBC Boss Says
The BBC's new director general has described an AI-generated Doctor Who episode as "pretty good," and suggested that the technology enabled the creation of content "at the standard of a Hollywood studio."
BBC chief executive Tony Brittin has praised a 50-minute AI-generated Doctor Who episode, calling it "pretty good" while emphasizing that AI will not replace human creators. Brittin, who took over as the UK broadcasting company's director general in May, acknowledged that AI enables the production of content at the caliber of a Hollywood studio.
The comments came during a speech at the Royal Television Society conference in London. Brittin did not disclose the specific AI project but the 50-minute episode is believed to be the first installment of the fan-made project, The Unmade Season. The AI-generated episode features a new Doctor regenerating from David Tennant's 14th Doctor, voiced by an AI actor, and incorporates familiar Doctor Who monsters such as Slitheen and Ood.
Despite the AI's photorealistic visuals, the narrative remains flawed, making the show less than ideal. Brittin's remarks, however, indicate the BBC's cautious approach to AI's role in Doctor Who, with the corporation currently exploring new production partners to revive the series, aiming for a return in 2028 or 2029.
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