Tom Hanks Warns of AI in Dental Plan Ad: Tom Hanks, a well-known actor in Hollywood, has distanced himself from an AI version of himself that is advertising a dental plan. He also made a warning on Instagram. A picture of what looks like a young copy of him made by AI is shown next to his statement, but it needs to be clarified what it has to do with the commercial for the dental plan.
In a riveting Instagram post, the Oscar-winning actor told his fans that there is a movie promoting some dentistry plan with an AI version of him. “BEWARE!!” he shouted. I have nothing to do with it.
Channel has called Tom Hanks’ agents to get more information about the information in the disputed dental plan ad. This is part of channel efforts to independently confirm the information in the ad.
The use of AI to make fake actors has become a hot topic in Hollywood and a critical problem during the actors’ strike, which is still going on. With this new method, it’s easier and cheaper to use CGI to replace the performances of actors who aren’t there.
SAG-AFTRA, a group for actors, says that studios want to use this technology to eliminate acting jobs by making digital twins of actors and using their likenesses forever without paying them fairly.
It’s interesting to note that Tom Hanks has previously talked about the effects AI could have on performance. During an interview on “The Adam Buxton Podcast” in May, he said that film agents were discussing making contracts to protect actors’ likenesses as intellectual property.
ALSO READ: AI Humanization in The Creator: Gareth Edwards Bold Sci-Fi Vision
Even after he died, Hanks even thought about how artificial intelligence might make it possible for him to keep showing up on screen. “AI or deep fake technology makes it possible for anyone to make a copy of themselves at any age,” he said. If I got hit by a bus tomorrow, my shows would be over, but I could continue.
Hanks asked a profound question and admitted that an AI version of his skills might be unable to do what he does now. “People will know for sure, but the question is whether or not they care.”
Tom Hanks’s features and movements were carefully recorded for the 2004 movie “The Polar Express.” This makes it possible to make an AI that looks like him. Hanks reflected on this growth and said, “We saw this coming. We knew there would be a way to take zeros and ones inside a computer and turn them into a face and a character.” Since then, that has grown by a billion and is everywhere.
Our Reader’s Queries
Is AI changing dentistry?
Dental AI tools are innovative products that enable dentists to remotely analyze oral photos submitted by patients via their smartphones. These tools utilize AI to guide patients as they capture images of their teeth, and can detect any signs of declining oral health. This allows the dental care team to be alerted promptly and take necessary action. With the help of these tools, patients can receive timely and accurate diagnoses, leading to better oral health outcomes.