Last year, director Paul Schrader—recognized for his work on films such as Blue Collar, American Gigolo, and First Reformed, as well as writing Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver—posed a thought-provoking question regarding artificial intelligence in Hollywood. After the premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, Schrader asked on Facebook: “Will Dune 3 be produced by AI? And, if so, how will we recognize it?”

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The artificial intelligence (AI) industry continues to reshape the tech landscape, with AI startups capturing record levels of venture capital (VC) funding in 2024. According to recent reports, U.S.-based AI companies attracted over $50 billion in investment, marking a significant resurgence in VC funding after a period of decline. This wave of investment highlights the growing confidence in AI-driven innovation across industries.