The earliest surviving motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene (1888), features four figures moving in a yard. Despite its simplicity, it paved the way for cinema, much like today’s AI-generated videos from MIT and the University of Maryland. These AI clips, while primitive, create a bridge to future innovations, especially with Disney and OpenAI’s partnership set for 2026. This collaboration will use the AI video generator Sora to create content featuring over 200 Disney characters and allow user-generated clips on Disney+. Disney’s investment of $1 billion in OpenAI aims to enhance storytelling experiences for subscribers. However, producing longer, coherent AI videos remains a challenge due to the immense computing power required. Researchers believe advancements could lead to five-minute clips by next year, with feature-length films possible soon after. As technology evolves, we’re likely to see a new era of AI-driven creative possibilities, requiring ongoing discussion about the impact on creators and industries.
