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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.

A Brand New Hypothesis:

by Steadman Blake, posted in 66 million years ago, America, Animal Rights, Animals, archaeologist, archeology, asteroid, asteroid impacts, big birds, birds, cosmologist, cosmology, Did You Know, Did You Know, ostrich, animals, birds, facts about animals,, dinosaurs, dinosaurs Extinction, Extinction, Extinctions, Facts About Birds, facts about dinosaurs, Factual Information, future generations, global warming, Information, journalism, KT boundary, millions years ago, New Information, news, News Worthy, Ostrich, our sun, problems, Protecting, Protecting The Future, Reports, science, scientists, solar system, space rock, Story, sun, warning Signs


The theory that many asteroids the size of mountains caused the extinction of the dinosaurs!

The year 2022 saw the discovery of a second crater, this one located deep below the surface of the ocean and not far from the coast of West Africa. This crater has been linked to the catastrophe that occurred 65 million years ago and resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs.

It is believed that a number of meteorites the size of mountains collided with Earth roughly 65 million years ago, which resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. The size of the meteorites was comparable to that of mountains.

There is no way to determine the crater’s age with any degree of accuracy. Yet, taking into account its apparent placement within the geologic layers of the Earth, it may have originated either just before or after the Chicxulub Impact.

A second large crater that is comparable to the Chicxulub crater, which is assumed to be the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs, has recently been identified by geologists and scientists.

It is believed that the well-known Cretaceous-Paleogene impact crater, which was discovered in Chicxulub, Mexico, in 1980, was found by accident during commercial sediment research team. This crater is believed to have formed around the time that the dinosaurs were going through their Extinction event.

In the year 2022, a second crater was discovered beneath the ocean off the coast of West Africa. This crater has been connected to the event that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have occurred approximately 65 million years ago as a consequence of a number of meteorites the size of mountains hitting with Earth.

Geologists and other scientists believe that they have uncovered a third crater in Iceland that was produced approximately 65 million years ago, during the time period in which dinosaurs were going extinct (There Have Been No Updates On This Yet).

However, geologists believe that a large crater left by an asteroid impact can be found off the coast of Guinea in West Africa. This crater is submerged and is quite large. Its stones have been extensively fractured and folded on top of one another, which has resulted in a depression that is significantly more extensive than it is profound. It also has a prominent central peak made of rocks, which is often formed by a melted liquefy rock flow that briefly resembles melted butter. This peak was likely formed by a volcano that erupted millions of years ago.

The notion that the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a number of asteroids the size of mountains is currently under review by a variety of scientific disciplines, including geology, paleontology, and archaeology.

A Brand New Hypothesis: The theory that many asteroids the size of mountains caused the extinction of the dinosaurs!

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A Brand New Hypothesis: The theory that many asteroids the size of mountains caused the extinction of the dinosaurs!

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.