Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks SKG, and WndrCo general partner Justin Wexler join ‘The Claman Countdown’ to discuss the AI revolution, rising cybersecurity risks and the wave of young innovators reshaping Silicon Valley.
Katzenberg joined Liz Claman on “The Claman Countdown” to discuss the acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for industries ranging from cybersecurity to entertainment. He said AI marks a fundamental turning point in the way technology is reshaping business and creativity.
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Katzenberg pointed to a flurry of activity in Silicon Valley, where startups and major companies alike are racing to exploit the technology’s potential, describing an environment fueled by both optimism and urgency.
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Jeffery Katzenberg discusses the rapid acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for industries. (Gilbert Flores/Variety; mikkelwilliam/Getty / Getty Images)
“Today, there is still an incredible exuberance around all things AI. There is no doubt that we are not in an evolutionary moment, but a revolutionary moment,” he said.
Katzenberg said the pace of development is partly driven by a new generation of builders entering the space earlier than ever, along with tools that lower barriers to entry.
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“The level of excitement right now about the impossible suddenly being possible is palpable, it’s real,” he added.
While the technology is developing rapidly, Katzenberg suggested the long-term impact will depend on how companies and makers adapt to the coming shift.
Still, those who are reluctant to adapt should not fear AI. When asked whether animators in Hollywood should fear for their jobs, Katzenberg brushed aside those concerns.
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“As much as I appreciate the innovation that’s going on, in my opinion I still think the human touch is absolutely essential to great storytelling,” he said. “The analogy I would make is that there’s a difference between prose and poetry, and I think when you see these kinds of inputs and outputs coming up, they form a kind of common baseline, but they lack the poetry that comes with real creativity.”
“Now these tools are actually phenomenal,” Katzenberg continued. “And I think there needs to be more openness to embracing them, as there was for me when we went from hand-drawn animation to computer animation, right?”
