This podcast episode explores the Shanghai International Film Festival and its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in filmmaking. With a wide range of film programs and activities, the festival showcases its growing international influence. The special segment "Walk with Film" allows attendees to explore historic cinemas and landmarks, highlighting Shanghai's rich film history. The festival also includes a sci-fi film week that delves into AI technology's role in the industry. There is a contrast between Hollywood's resistance to AI and the festival's embrace of it, with a global AI film marathon competition showcasing the interest in AI's application in film. However, there are controversies and debates surrounding AI's usage, including concerns about trustworthiness, job cuts, and the impact on human creativity and intellectual property rights.
