动物训练师前景堪忧，AI让动物演员面临“失业”危机

Group 1 - The core issue facing Hollywood animal actors is a significant reduction in job opportunities due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which allows for the creation of digital animal performances instead of using real animals [1] - Animal trainers and rental companies report that the workload for animal actors has dropped to 40% of pre-pandemic levels, with the industry facing challenges from the pandemic's aftermath, Hollywood strikes, and overall entertainment industry decline [1] - Specific examples of AI replacing real animals include the CGI-generated dog in the 2020 film "The Call of the Wild" and the digital version of a pet dog in this year's "Superman," indicating a trend towards digital replacements in film [1] Group 2 - Animal protection organizations have welcomed the reduction of real animal use in film, viewing it as a step away from exploitation, while industry experts argue that the emotional resonance of real animal performances cannot be replicated by AI [2] - An example shared by an animal coordinator highlights the emotional impact of a real dog's performance in the film "A Dog's Journey," emphasizing that such emotional connections are unique to live animals and cannot be achieved through AI [2]