Eddie Smith, one of the original artists behind Halo's iconic Forerunner aesthetic and who also helped provide concept work for 343 Industries. He recently sat down with FRVR for an interview to discuss the use of AI. During the conversation, he explained how overreliance on the technology can create more problems than it solves, something he has witnessed firsthand on productions that incorporated generative AI.
Smith described his experience working on the Las Vegas Sphere version of The Wizard of Oz, a project that utilized AI tools. According to Smith, the team quickly realized they couldn't rely on generative AI in the way they initially expected. He states:
