Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of AI and CGI technology on the film industry, particularly focusing on the replacement of real animal actors with digital counterparts, leading to a "de-lifing" revolution in Hollywood [1][6][25]. Group 1: Impact on Animal Actors - More production companies are opting for AI-generated performances instead of hiring real animals, significantly affecting the animal training industry [4][6]. - Benay's Bird & Animal Rentals reported a 60% decrease in business compared to pre-pandemic levels, indicating a substantial decline in demand for real animal actors [4][6]. - The shift towards digital animals is driven by cost-cutting measures in the post-pandemic film industry, as digital animals require less time and resources compared to training real animals [6][27]. Group 2: Ethical Considerations - Supporters argue that AI can reduce the suffering of animals on set, as traditional training methods often involved fear and coercion [7][10]. - However, this "good" aspect of AI also leads to job losses for those who rely on animal performances for their livelihoods, creating a paradox of AI's benefits [11][12]. - The emergence of AI-generated actors raises concerns about the future of human actors as well, as the same logic could apply to them [13][25]. Group 3: Emotional and Artistic Implications - The article highlights that while AI can create perfect digital representations, it lacks the emotional depth and imperfections that real animals bring to performances [19][22]. - The increasing reliance on AI for performances may lead to a loss of connection with reality, as the industry moves towards a more sterile and controlled environment [27][28]. - The disappearance of real animal actors signifies a broader trend of replacing life with digital representations, questioning the essence of what makes performances meaningful [25][27].

【环球时报综合报道】曾在美剧《早间新闻》等影视作品中亮相的圣伯纳混种犬罗科，如今已多年没有 接到戏约，它的遭遇在好莱坞并非个例。从金毛猎犬帕克到鸭子鲍勃，越来越多的好莱坞动物演员正面 临"失业"危机。随着人工智能技术的迅猛发展，制片方更倾向于在后期制作中合成动物表演，而非使用 真实动物，这一趋势让动物训练师对职业前景忧心忡忡。 不过，此前一直主张在影视制作中取消使用真实动物的动物保护组织对此表示欢迎，他们认为强迫动物 表演是剥削行为，《猩球崛起》和《木法沙》等使用尖端技术拍摄动物题材的影视项目是进步的体现。 业内动物专家则坚持认为，真实动物表演所带来的情感共鸣是AI无法复制的。 动物协调员邦妮·贾德分享称，在2019年电影《一条狗的旅程》中，她的爱犬贝儿在拍摄死亡戏份时， 按照指令闭上眼睛，随着镜头缓缓推近，"整个摄影棚的人都泣不成声，这种情感共鸣，是AI永远无法 给予的"。（顾安安） 《好莱坞报道者》称，动物演员的工作机会正在急剧减少，相关机构负责人坦言："AI技术已经对动物 训练师和动物表演业务造成巨大冲击。"该机构曾为《幽冥》《洛城机密》等影视作品提供动物演员， 如今正面临严峻挑战。有动物租赁公司估计， ...