{
  "id": 14453525,
  "title": "What Filmmakers Should Preserve in Age of AI and Streaming | Opinion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/what-filmmakers-should-preserve-in-age-of-ai-and-streaming-opinion",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:36:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/filmmakers-must-protect-human-stories-ai-streaming-12565440"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The growth of streaming has shifted how audiences discover and consume films, with streaming now accounting for 44.8 percent of U.S. television viewing as of May 2025. This change presents filmmakers with challenges in keeping viewers engaged while maintaining the authenticity of their stories. A Pew Research Center survey in September 2025 revealed that 76 percent of Americans consider it crucial to distinguish AI-generated content from human-created material, yet 53 percent lack confidence in making that distinction. The source emphasizes that trust is essential for an audience to connect with a person's experience in a film, and this connection is often established before the editing process. To create authentic and engaging films, filmmakers should prioritize the comfort of their interviewees and subjects, allowing for natural conversations that may include hesitations, pauses, and imperfect sentences. These moments can provide valuable insights into the person being portrayed and contribute to a more meaningful narrative. Editing should aim to strengthen the story while respecting the authenticity of the experience, rather than removing every imperfection to create a more efficient piece of content. The rise of AI-generated content further underscores the importance of transparency and preserving the humanity of the people featured in films. As filmmakers embrace new technologies and adapt to changing viewing habits, they must maintain a focus on the people on screen and the stories they tell. By doing so, filmmakers can create content that resonates with audiences beyond the screen and fosters a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives.",
  "summary": "The challenge for the film industry is to embrace innovation without losing sight of its craft, argues Scott Galloway.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}