Umid Malikov, Uzbek director, director of photography, in the TKT1957 survey «The year 2030: AI or engineer?».
- How will the broadcasting industry and broadcast technologies change in the next 5 years?
- If we model the world of broadcasting and broadcast tech in 2030, what role will AI play?
- How will AI change your business segment?
- Which professions will AI displace in the broadcasting technology industry by 2030?
- Based on my work experience, I can note the following. Over the past two years, I have been shooting projects for online cinemas. In Uzbekistan, this is an entirely new format of web series, with each episode lasting 20-30 minutes.
Considering the collapse of the traditional distribution system, many filmmakers who previously produced decent independent film projects have fully transitioned into producing low-quality soap operas for TV.
The emergence of online platforms can be compared to a new renaissance.
The high standards and control during the production stage by producers regarding the creative aspects of web series significantly elevate the quality of the final product.
The majority of viewers, following the pandemic and due to the accessibility of the internet, have completely switched to watching content on online cinemas, platforms, and various streaming services.
Unfortunately, people no longer line up to go to the cinema as they used to.
Online cinemas and platforms allow viewers to watch any movie on their phone at any time. Personally, this reminds me of Edison’s Kinetoscope, only with endless content. I’m confident that over the next five years, this system will become even more entrenched among consumers.
However, the emotions of watching a good movie on the big screen with a crowd cannot be replaced by an online cinema on a phone or monitor.
2. AI is evolving and improving every hour. If we compare the elementary tasks that AI initially handled at a middle school level, today we are seeing quite impressive results. I often come across news online where large companies or creative professionals are suing AI developers.
By 2030, I hope AI will help us choose what program or movie to watch and even remind us when it’s time to go to bed.
However, if we project the development of AI, many of my colleagues and professionals in the broadcast and film industries may need to find new professions. Artists, screenwriters, composers, cameramen, directors, and actors might become unnecessary, as everything will be generated by neural network algorithms.
3. If we consider the worst-case scenario and how my profession might change due to AI, it might be enough to simply upload a script online, and the film will be ready.
We might see new films featuring actors who have long passed away, or collaborations between actors from the 1930s and today.
Whatever the viewer requests, and no matter how bizarre the fantasy, the result will be ready in mere minutes.
As I understand it, neural networks differ from traditional programming in that they work on themselves, improving like the human brain.
4. By 2030, if neural networks continue to develop rapidly, only programmers and technical staff will remain in the broadcast technology industry. Creative personnel will no longer be needed.
There will be an electronic voice assistant and the ability to upload a ready-made show or movie!
When it comes to news broadcasts or live reports, old-school technology will still be necessary. And imagine that even news could be customized to order. Some people might really enjoy that. “Pandora’s box is open” – hopefully, AI will be in good hands!
