Category: Broken system

Hollywood Battle Against AI FILM INDUSTRY:

by Steadman Blake, posted in 3D animation, A.I., abandonment, AI, AI creativity, AI fan film, AI film, AI filmmaker, AI filmmaking, AI movie, AI technology, AI threat, AI video, America, Broken system, collapse, 🇺🇲, 💰, 💵, fan films, film industry, film production, fired, global shift, Hollywood, Hollywood Industry, inequality, Information, Jedi, journalism, problems, Reports, unemployment

Hollywood’s war against AI is starting to feel less like a fight for survival and more like an attempt to slow down the inevitable.

You can already see the shift happening across the industry.

Disney recently cut roughly 1,000 jobs across its film, television, and streaming divisions, including teams tied to Marvel’s visual development and concept art departments — the people responsible for designing characters, environments, and the visual identity of major productions.

Officially, the company framed the layoffs as part of creating a “more agile and technologically enabled workforce.” But the meaning behind that corporate language is hard to ignore.

Studios are beginning to realize they no longer need the same size creative workforce they once did. AI tools are becoming fast, accessible, and increasingly capable of handling parts of production that previously required entire teams.

At the same time, independent creators are showing just how powerful these tools have already become.

A single creator can now produce long-form cinematic content from home using generative AI — complete with voices, environments, editing, music, and storytelling. What would have required massive budgets and years of labor not long ago can now be done with consumer software and enough time.

That reality is exactly why so many writers, artists, and performers are nervous.

The 2023 Hollywood strikes secured temporary protections against AI replacing writers and digital performances, but technology doesn’t stop evolving because contracts exist. Every few months these tools become more polished, more efficient, and more difficult for studios to ignore.

And executives are paying attention.

From a business perspective, AI represents something Hollywood has always chased: lower production costs and faster turnaround times. If studios eventually believe they can create films, shows, or animated projects with significantly smaller teams, many traditional roles across writing, storyboarding, VFX, animation, and concept design could shrink dramatically.

That’s the deeper issue hiding behind both the layoffs and the strikes.

Creative workers are being pressured from both sides at once. Companies are already cutting costs, while AI continues automating more of the production pipeline year after year.

The technology still has obvious weaknesses. AI-generated stories can feel hollow, repetitive, or emotionally disconnected compared to work made entirely by people. But industries are often transformed long before technology becomes perfect. In many cases, “good enough” and far cheaper is all companies need to justify massive change.

At the exact same time, independent creators are proving how advanced this technology has already become.

Projects that once required huge budgets, years of labor, and entire departments can now be created by small teams — sometimes even a single person working from home with generative AI software.

Examples are already everywhere:

AI-generated Star Wars-style productions:

https://youtu.be/q8tkPUL4ikM?si=5WCqbm_S5AF9ur5Q

And another full cinematic AI episode:https://lnkd.in/ggw-puff

These aren’t tiny tech demos anymore. They feature dialogue, voice synthesis, cinematic environments, editing, music, and long-form storytelling created with AI-assisted workflows.

That reality explains why so many writers, artists, animators, and actors in Hollywood are worried.

The 2023 strikes gave temporary protections against AI replacing writers or digitally replicating performers, but technology continues advancing whether contracts exist or not. Every few months these tools improve again — faster rendering, better animation, more natural voices, stronger consistency.

Studios see that evolution clearly.

Executives are now looking at AI-generated productions and asking difficult financial questions. If future films or streaming projects can be made with much smaller teams, what happens to the thousands of writers, storyboard artists, VFX crews, animators, and designers who traditionally powered the industry?

That’s the deeper truth behind both the strikes and the layoffs.

Creative workers are being squeezed from both directions at once. Companies are aggressively cutting costs while AI keeps automating more of the production pipeline year after year.

The technology still has flaws. AI storytelling can feel repetitive, emotionally weaker, or visually inconsistent compared to projects fully crafted by humans. But history shows industries rarely wait for technology to become perfect. If something becomes “good enough” while dramatically reducing cost and production time, companies eventually adapt around it.

The strikes may have delayed that transition for now, but they probably didn’t stop it.

Hollywood is entering a different era, and AI is quickly becoming part of the industry’s foundation whether people are ready for it or not.

#AI #Hollywood #Disney #FilmIndustry #StarWars #Streaming #Creativity #Entertainment

My Student Loans were Approved for Discharge.And here’s why:

by Steadman Blake, posted in bigotry, Black Community, Black People, black voices, Broken system, civilization, decline, Department Of Education, Did You Know, 🇺🇲, education, Education system, hurt, inequality, injustice, journalism, justice, New Information, news, News Worthy, politician, problems, Protecting, Racism, Reports, United States Of America, US Court System, US Courts, US Department of Education, warning Signs



Mercy College promised a bright #future, but for me, it turned into a harrowing experience. #Discrimination, #harassment, & a compromised email account created a hostile environment that impacted my studies & #FinancialAid

A Dream Deferred:
I enrolled at Mercy College with enthusiasm, eager to pursue a degree. However, from the outset, I encountered a climate that wasn’t welcoming. I’d Faced Discrimination, Harassment & #Hate at Mercy College. Mercy #College faculty member & its professor disclosed instances of threatening conduct toward me, including sending me hateful emails. Which is very shocking to me. Mercy College is aware that I provided them with details of what was going on in class. But, again, nothing was done to address these issues. These incidents were not only upsetting but also hindered my ability to focus on #studies.

Ordeal:
As if the #emotional toll wasn’t enough, My Gmail account was compromised, I was lucky enough to take a screenshot of the Google Security alert that had notified me of a Dubious App that accessed my Google Account. Bogus emails were sent out that did not reflect my #behavior.


Fighting for #Justice:
I filed a complaint with the Department of Education’s Borrower Defense to Repayment program, detailing the discrimination, harassment, and the compromised email. The journey wasn’t easy, but I persevered, determined to hold #MercyCollege accountable and reclaim my right to a secure #learning environment.
It felt like Mercy College was playing a cruel game. Instead of addressing my complaint about a professor’s threatening behavior, they were trying to paint me as the villain.
Firstly, they accused me of threatening a Professor and a faculty member. They twisted my attempt to access emails I saved regarding a #professor‘s threatening behavior.
Secondly, Mercy College was hiding documents.
Finally, they refused to release any documents related to the professor’s conduct. Mercy College Tried to stonewall the investigation.

A Light at the End of the Tunnel:
After a period of waiting, I received news that brought immense relief. The Department of #Education approved my #BorrowerDefense application, acknowledging the legitimacy of my claims against Mercy College. As a result, the federal #student loans I took out to attend Mercy College would be discharged, & I would receive a refund for any payments I had already made.

#Hope Restored & #Vindication:
This decision by the Department of Education wasn’t just about financial relief; it was a validation of my experience. It #exposed the issues at Mercy College & served as a beacon of hope for others who might have faced similar situations. While the emotional scars of my experience at Mercy College still linger, this resolution allows me to move forward with a sense of justice & freedom from crippling #studentloan debt…

Thank you to all those who #helped me with this particular situation.

The Decline And Abandonment Of The United State Dollar

by Steadman Blake, posted in abandonment, America, archaeologist, archeology, Broken system, civil unrest, civilization, collapse, collapse of the United States, decisions, Decisions Made, decline, decline of a superpower, decline of the US dollar, Did You Know, Dollar, Dollar collapse, 🇺🇲, 💰, 💵, Factual Information, future generations, global shift, hurt, inequality, Information, injustice, journalism, justice, lies, New Information, news, News Worthy, our failures, politician, problems, Protecting, Protecting The Future, Reports, society, United States dollar, United States Of America, United States Supreme Court Decision, untrustworthy, US Court System, US Courts, warning Signs, Women's Rights

The US dollar has experienced a significant decline in value over the past few years. There are several reasons why this has occurred. One of the main factors contributing to the decline of the dollar is the large trade deficit that the United States has with other countries. The country imports more goods and services than it exports, which means that there is a constant outflow of dollars from the country. This has put downward pressure on the value of the dollar, as investors and traders have become increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the US trade deficit.

Another factor that has contributed to the decline of the US dollar is the large amount of debt that the country has accumulated. The US has a massive national debt, which has grown substantially over the past few decades.

Additionally, the US dollar has faced increasing competition from other currencies, particularly the euro and the Chinese yuan. The euro has become an increasingly popular currency for international transactions, as the European Union has become a major economic power. The Chinese yuan has also been gaining in popularity, as China has emerged as a major player in the global economy. As these currencies become more widely used, demand for US dollars has declined, which has contributed to the fall in the value of the currency.

Finally, the policies of the US government have also contributed to the decline of the US dollar. The country has pursued a policy of quantitative easing, which has led to an increase in the supply of dollars. This has put downward pressure on the value of the currency, as there are more dollars in circulation relative to other currencies. In addition, the government’s policies on taxation and regulation have also contributed to the decline of the dollar, as they have made it less attractive for investors and traders to hold US dollars.

Some analysts argue that the use of the dollar in this way has contributed to a loss of trust in the currency, as other countries may become concerned about the potential for the US to use the financial system as a weapon against them. This could potentially lead to a shift away from the US dollar as a reserve currency, as other countries seek to reduce their dependence on the US financial system.

However, it is important to note that the decline of the US dollar is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a wide range of economic, political, and social factors. While the US government’s use of the dollar as a tool of foreign policy may have contributed to the decline of the currency in some ways, it is unlikely to be the sole or even the primary cause of the currency’s decline. Rather, the decline of the US dollar is likely to be the result of a complex interplay of factors that include global economic trends, geopolitical shifts, and domestic policies and practices.

The Extreme Heat Experienced Worldwide Are Causing Roads To Expand, Crack, And Erode, While Roofs Made Of Metal Materials Are Melting As A Result Of Our Sun 🔆

by Steadman Blake, posted in America, Broken system, civilization, climate change, collapse, cosmologist, cosmology, Did You Know, Factual Information, future generations, global warming, heat flares, hurt, Information, journalism, New Information, news, News Worthy, our failures, our sun, Protecting, Protecting The Future, science, scientists, society, solar system, Story, sun, Sun Energy, warning Signs

Due to the intense heatwave, everywhere in the world, roads are crumbling, a bridge is being covered in foil, and roofs are melting.

Millions of people are suffering from blistering temperatures are continuing to rise as a result of the catastrophic heat waves that hit the Earth recently.

The heat-related incidents also highlight the world’s deteriorating infrastructure, the majority of which — including roads, bridges, railroads, & buildings — are not currently equipped to handle the extreme heat.

• On Tuesday, when temperatures surpassed 57 degrees Celsius, the United Kingdom experienced its warmest day (107 Fahrenheit). The weather has been so hot that a runway at London Luton Airport outside of the capital had to be shut down because it was melting.

• In the United States of America, According to Pennsylvania news outlets, heat causes materials to expand and crack when temperatures increase. Most roads and buildings have surfaces made of concrete and asphalt in the United States.

• According to news reports from Fort Worth, Texas, in the United States, scorching temperatures and a lack of rain have caused the ground to move.
To help with these backlogs, Texas-area communities are urgently calling outside contractors.

• China, The Forbidden City Cultural Relics Museum’s roof melted in Chongqing, which has also been red alert. More than 870 million people, or around 61% of the population, are now impacted by the heat wave that has already covered half of China. Only two of China‘s northern regions have not issued high-temperature warnings, and 82 cities last week published their most severe red alerts.

As a result, this summer has reported an abnormally high number of main water failures. The use of drinking water has also increased globally due to the heat.

Science suggests that the sun is becoming hotter and more active than ever!

For many years, people have been observing the sun’s activity. Additionally, we are aware that the sun has recently been more active, and its warmth is rising annually.

However, according to scientists, the sun has been actively cooling for many years, which is unusual. And now that the sun is becoming more active, there will be more solar flares & rising temperatures.

The sun has recently become more active than usual, but scientists are unsure why.

The sun has been quite hot for many eons, according to the evidence and the glacier that were drilled in the Arctic for scientific purposes. Archaeologists and scientists both point to the sun’s recent increase in activity. It is unknown to cosmologists, archaeologists, and scientists on why the sun’s temperature used to be lower. However, it appears that’s now coming to an end.

In the last five years, the temperature of the sun has risen.

However, the temperatures are unquestionably rising right now, solar flares are enormous, and they will eventually influence day-to-day life on Earth.

Roe vs. Wade Exemplifies The Hypocrisy Of The Democratic Party.

by Steadman Blake, posted in America, Broken system, chief justice, civil unrest, civilization, collapse, decisions, Decisions Made, Factual Information, future generations, global warming, hurt, inequality, Information, injustice, Jim Crow, journalism, justice, lies, New Information, news, our failures, politician, Protecting, Protecting The Future, Reports, Roe Vs. Wade, society, United States Of America, United States Supreme Court Decision, untrustworthy, US Court System, US Courts, warning Signs, Women's Rights

The fact that many members of the Democratic Party are millionaires and have the financial means to spend their golden years aboard a yacht.

They always manage to find new ways to screw things up while doing nothing but virtue signaling, pandering, and taking advantage (Scam) of the American people.

It is revolting to see these elitist Democrats ask the people of the United States for money in order to solve the Roe v. Wade problem, which is a common issue of the Democratic Party.

A legal document intended to overturn Roe v. Wade was discovered and leaked five weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. The Democratic Party was aware of this leaked document’s existence. They did nothing but make demands on the American public for financial support; why!!!

Lies, pandering, and virtue signaling are the three things for which the Democratic Party is most well-known.

In addition to that, these two behaviors are famously associated with the Democratic Party.

1. Having an elitist mindset.

2. Recruiting individuals who have paid their way to the top of the field!

The Republican Party is known as the party that thinks about the long term, and because of this, they have been getting ready for this for year’s.

In addition to this, they are very successful at performing their job duties as elected officials. I want to offer my congratulations to the Republican Party. And shame on the Democratic Party. 

My Horrible Experience At Mercy College:

by Steadman Blake, posted in America, bigotry, Black Community, Black Lives Matters, Black People, black voices, Broken system, decisions, Decisions Made, Department Of Education, Did You Know, discrimination, Factual Information, hurt, inequality, Information, injustice, Jim Crow, journalism, justice, lies, New Information, news, News Worthy, our failures, politician, problems, Protecting, Racism, Reports, society, speak up against hate, stop hate, Story, untrustworthy

I’m sharing this story because it’s important!

I have worked as an intern at the United Nations since May of 2018. I served as a youth associate with the United Nations. I always avoid contentious subjects & situations. Don’t like causing a commotion. But, this story is essential!

The entire situation that took place at Mercy College began in 2015 and continued until 2018. During the course of this event, I did not post my story. That is due to the fact that I was worried that attracting attention to myself would be detrimental to me. However, I believe the time has come for me to speak about my experience.

I do not believe that it is appropriate for young black men like myself to be confronted with racism and bigotry at a place where I am supposed to be learning and not dealing with hatred and bigotry.

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Evidence of the bigoted emails!

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I dealt with a variety of issues while at Mercy College; many have not been addressed, accordingly!

Mercy College Administration was not helpful, nor were the people that were involved!

• it’s not appropriate for a professor rejects 90% of your homework assignments without explaining why. This should not be tolerated.

• A Professor named ‘Christopher Geraghty,’ who incorrectly marks a student absent when he(student) is present in class engaged in classwork should not be tolerated.

The professor had never #explained why he refused to take any of my assignments. I attempted to collaborate with this Professor. Things only became more difficult. This professor incorrectly marked me absent while I was in class; I complained to the administration at Mercy College. Nothing was done!

I did everything in my power to work with this institution, despite my complaints & despite adhering to the guidelines. I was eventually barred from the Mercy College campus as a result of my complaint.

And emails were fabricated; I was accused of sending them to the administration. Which are utterly false & complete lies by the administration at Mercy College.

The Department of Education of New York was not helpful.

The People Who Was Involved Are As Follows:
​• Christopher Geraghty
• Nick Canzano
• Alena Kush
• Kevin Joyce
​• And Others

The Department Of Education In New York Was ‘No’ Help:

• The entirety of our educational system is flawed.
• The entire educational system is designed to FAIL people.
• The tragedy lies in that!

A QUICK WORD OF ADVICE: DO NOT ATTEND THIS COLLEGE. AVOID THIS COLLEGE! THERE ARE BETTER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES AVAILABLE. MERCYCOLLEGE ISN’T AMONG THEM.