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Netflix has introduced generative AI technology in its original Argentine series, ‘El Eternauta,’ marking the first time the streaming giant has employed AI for visual effects in a show. According to Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, the use of AI facilitated the rapid and cost-effective production of a scene depicting a building collapse in Buenos Aires. The AI-powered tools enabled the visual effects sequence to be completed ten times faster than conventional methods would allow. This innovative approach has sparked discussions about the potential impact of AI on the entertainment industry, including concerns over job security in production and special effects roles. Despite these concerns, Sarandos emphasized that AI is intended to enhance, not replace, the work of human creators and is expected to broaden storytelling possibilities on screen.