MMB Chapter 1394, page 1403: Five years later, AI might replace humans.
Chapter 1394, page 1403: Five years later, AI might replace humans.
Chapter 1394, page 1403: Fifty years from now, AI might replace humans.
As the Oscars ceremony draws closer, crowds are increasing throughout Los Angeles.
Tourists, fans, and media reporters from all over the world arrived in the city early, not only to see their idols but also to witness the world's most famous film awards ceremony.
Not to mention, during awards season, there are countless exciting events throughout Hollywood, such as movie parties and outdoor performances, where you might even bump into some international movie stars!
Hollywood cinemas are constantly offering discounts and promotions, and almost all the films in the competition are available for viewing. Even those who arrive a little later can feel the cinematic atmosphere that permeates the city.
"awesome!"
Todd walked out of the movie theater with his girlfriend Molly, still in a state of excitement.
"Jurassic Park is simply the best movie I've seen all year!!"
"Did you see the Tyrannosaurus Rex in the movie? It was so powerful and majestic, it gave me goosebumps!!!"
"I believe this year's Oscar for Best Picture will definitely be it!"
My girlfriend Jasmine, who was sitting next to me, had just finished watching the movie and was also very impressed, but Todd's rambling extinguished her desire to share. "You've already shared all the passion, what am I supposed to say?"
However, as she spoke the last sentence, something suddenly occurred to her:
"Jurassic Park is not among this year's Oscar contenders! It cannot be nominated!"
"What?!"
Todd's eyes widened.
"Then why is this movie being shown in Hollywood? Especially during the Oscars?!"
"how could I know!"
Jasmine frowned, as if some American conspiracy theories had suddenly resurfaced in her mind.
"Perhaps some biotech company is actually working on cloning technology."
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The argument between the two was just a microcosm; at that time, there were countless discussions in Hollywood about "Jurassic Park".
This year's hottest movies should have been "The Last Emperor," "Departures," "Fatal Attraction," and "Moonstruck," but instead, Hollywood is all talking about dinosaurs!
What's the point? !
"Because the special effects are just too outstanding!"
Jeremy Thomas, the producer of "The Last Emperor," said at a social party with members of the Oscar voting committee that...
"It's absolutely revolutionary!"
"This movie is definitely going to be a huge hit all over the world!"
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As one of the judges, actor Robin Williams was somewhat puzzled.
"What does this have to do with your decision to withdraw your lobbying efforts for this year's Oscars?"
Recently, the crew of "The Last Emperor" seems to have suddenly changed their attitude from eagerly pursuing the Oscars to casually participating in the competition.
Lobbying groups won't put in the effort if they don't have the money, so in the minds of all the voting members, the voice of "The Last Emperor" suddenly faded away.
"Haha, this involves some secrets that can't be told."
Jeremy Thomas said with a smile to his old friend,
"In short, we're not going to compete for 'The Last Emperor' at this year's Oscars!"
".That."
Robin Williams was somewhat emotional.
"It's very likely that we'll have to give it to 'Departures'!"
Because "Departures" was intensifying its lobbying efforts at this time, more than half of the representatives of the 17 guilds on the Oscar judging panel had already been successfully persuaded!
"Um"
At this moment, Jeremy Thomas pictured a young yet sharp-looking face, recalling Naoki Nagayama's domineering gesture of handing over tens of millions of dollars in profits without batting an eye just a few days ago.
"Fine, let's just give it to him this time!"
"Who are you talking about?"
"Of course it's the director of 'Departures'!"
"Ah, Naoki Nagayama!"
"You've heard of him too?"
"Of course. I saw him win the Palme d'Or."
As a well-known actor, one is naturally familiar with famous directors in the film industry, even those from other countries. Naoki Nagayama happens to be one of the most dazzling young directors.
As the two were chatting, a figure walked over carrying a wine glass.
With a youthful and handsome face and a touch of artistic flair, he is none other than John Lone, who played Puyi in "The Last Emperor".
John Lone raised his glass, saying, "Everyone at the party is talking about Jurassic Park. It seems like everyone's forgotten about the star of this year's Oscars."
At the peak of his career, John Lone was full of hope, even expecting to win the Oscar for Best Actor.
Unfortunately, John Lone was an Asian who debuted in the United States, and in this era, he simply didn't have much of a background in the Western entertainment industry.
Jeremy Thomas and others never told him that this award wouldn't be given to an Asian actor without any backing!
During the previous lobbying sessions, the producers did not set the Best Actor award as a goal.
"You've seen it too, right? This movie is truly excellent!"
Jeremy Thomas said with a smile,
"The era of science fiction movies may just begin with this film!"
"Indeed, I heard that the dinosaurs were all created with special effects! They were so lifelike!"
John Lone sighed,
"Right now it's dinosaurs, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe actors will all be done with special effects. At that point, actors won't be much of a role anymore!"
After hearing his words, the other two fell silent.
As an actor, Robin Williams was taken aback, but still joked:
"Hahaha, that's impossible! There's no computer technology that can 'create' actors!"
"Haha, you're right!"
It will be at least fifty years before computers replace humans!
By then, almost everyone in that generation will be gone.
At this time, Naoki Nagayama was having dinner with Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi, along with Shuichi Itō, Genta Nakai, and others.
The conversation naturally turned to movies, and Naoki Nagayama spoke at length:
"With the development of computer special effects technology, in the future, perhaps all movies can be filmed in just one room!"
"In post-production, we can add backgrounds, special effects, and sound tracks. The final film might even have better visual effects than the films we're making now!"
Momoe Yamaguchi wasn't particularly career-driven, so she treated the story as a lighthearted anecdote, listening while also taking care of Yutaro and Takahiro's meal.
However, Miura Tomokazu is a full-time actor, and after hearing this, he became a little anxious:
"Naoki-san, he's computer-generated, so there's bound to be a difference between him and someone filmed in real life!"
"Even with the most powerful special effects, natural light is something that simply cannot be replicated!"
"That's not necessarily the case!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head. He had even gone out of his way to explain things to these Showa-era elderly people.
"Everyone has heard of sketching, right? It's about the contrast of light and shadow. There are already established rules for how to draw light. If we enhance this technique tenfold or a hundredfold, we can replicate it using computer technology."
"If you don't understand, just compare it to today's animated films or anime."
Anime from the Showa era was truly made with an unlimited budget, resulting in exquisite and beautiful visuals in every frame.
"If we then apply it to special effects, we can create incredibly realistic lighting effects!"
Itoh Shuichi, who was standing nearby, also felt a little sad upon hearing this; he was a filmmaker.
"Are computers really that powerful?"
"We can't do it now, because we'll only get stronger in the future!"
Nakai Wonta also smiled and agreed:
"Computer technology is developing so fast that investment institutions are now pursuing computers with higher computing power to better predict stock market trends! In terms of data processing, it has already surpassed the human brain!"
"But it's impossible for it to surpass the human brain in other aspects!"
Tomokazu Miura stubbornly shook his head, firmly refusing to believe that computers could surpass the human brain.
"For example, in logic, language, and creative writing."
"Actually, the concept of AI, or artificial intelligence, was proposed more than a decade ago!"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"Just look at how many stories of artificial intelligence rebelling exist in science fiction anime these days. You should have predicted that the intelligence of computer technology would one day surpass that of humans!"
"But that's anime!! We're talking about reality!"
Miura Tomokazu was completely devastated.
"Hehe. Anime reflecting reality sometimes feels like a prophecy!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head. Fifty years from now, AI will completely surpass humans!
Perhaps by then, humans will be replaced by AI! Whether it's work, research, or even daily life, the days of being a beast of burden will be over!
(No need to wait, AI can't replace oxen and horses. Oxen and horses don't need oil or electricity, just some grass!)
If I do the math, I'll know that Tomokazu Miura is only in his early 30s. He'll definitely see this in his lifetime!
"In this era, you never know how far things will develop! After a few more iterations, computers might even be able to replace humans."
"Let's just wait quietly!"
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Hearing this, apart from Naoki Nagayama, everyone else, including Genta Nakai, seemed not to fully believe it.
Naoki Nagayama, however, had no intention of educating everyone about computer technology, so he smoothly changed the subject:
"We've made preparations in advance for this year's Oscars, and we have a high probability of winning a major award!"
"However, unlike with Japan, it's still unclear how many we'll be able to acquire."
The Oscar voting process was indeed very confidential; PricewaterhouseCoopers handled the statistics, and the entire process was protected by a safe, almost like an armored truck.
"Therefore, you must do a good job on your acceptance speeches!"
Shuichi Itō asked with some curiosity:
"Naoki-san, how many acceptance speeches have you prepared?"
There's only one available right now.
Naoki Nagayama looked confident.
"If that's not enough, I can improvise!"
He's well aware of his tendency to be a show-off; once he's on stage and under the spotlight, he might just cause some trouble.
"We're all ready!"
Miura Yuka nodded and said,
"Actually, the chances of Momoe-san and me winning Best Actor and Actress are a bit low!"
This is not surprising, as the Japanese film industry does not have a very large influence in Europe and America, and Asian film stars have won relatively few awards.
Naoki Nagayama continued:
"Yuwa-san, Momoe-san, you'll be joining me at the opening ceremony tomorrow, walking the red carpet with Yutaro and Takahiro?"
"They've already asked Sugiyama-san for help!"
Yamaguchi Momoe then spoke.
"He has already helped find someone he knows."
After all, Sugiyama Yoshihiko has been in the United States for so long and even started a company. Of course, he has accumulated a lot of connections and brought many acquaintances from Japan with him, as well as many families.
"That's good"
Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"Let's set a time and go together. We're not in Tokyo anymore, so we don't need to be the grand finale!"
These days, if Naoki Nagayama wants to attend any red carpet events in Tokyo, he generally can't arrive too early, otherwise, even if he himself has nothing to do, the people behind him will be accused of being arrogant!
"Hahaha~"
Shuichi Itō chuckled and joked.
"Naoki-san can sleep in now!"
"When have I ever slept in late?"
In the evening, as usual, Naoki Nagayama first made a phone call, then turned on the satellite broadcasting equipment to prepare to talk to his family.
After a round of proofreading, the TV showed the living room of Yamazaki-in, and the little guy was waving his hands happily when he saw Naoki Nagayama appear!
"Huajiang, were you a good girl today?" "Did you eat well? Did you sleep well?"
After comforting his daughter, he started chatting with Akina:
"Akina, can I use this live streaming equipment myself now?"
"Hmm," Akina nodded, a sly look in her eyes. "Just keep the circuit still and turn on the power switch!"
Naoki Nagayama was speechless, looking at Akina with an expression that seemed to say, "You're the one who's going to praise me."
“It’s really amazing.”
"But what about you guys watching TV?"
“Let’s go watch it in the bedroom!” Akina said matter-of-factly. “Isn’t there a TV over there?”
"Mom and the others can also go to the east building to take a look."
Yama-oka-in is now a three-building manor. The whole family usually lives in the west building, but the east building's large living room is also fully prepared for entertaining guests.
There's a sofa, a TV, snacks, toys, and even a small bar.
Actually, a week or two apart doesn't seem like a long time for Akina.
Because I can see Naoki Nagayama face-to-face every day and even have real-time calls with him.
"Hmm, it doesn't seem like a bad idea!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded, without saying anything more.
"Was the baby in my belly naughty today?"
"So naughty! Always stretching out his arms and legs!"
Akina sighed,
"It really is a boy, he moves around much more than Hua Jiang!"
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How can this be related to gender? What difference could a baby possibly have? At this age, male hormones haven't even started to take effect yet!
"Haha, when he comes out, I'll spank him for you!"
"You said the same thing when you were carrying Hua Jiang!"
Akina pouted and pinched Hana-chan's cheek.
"After Huajiang was born, she couldn't even bring herself to say a harsh word to me, and I had to be the one to scold her! Let alone spank her!"
The little one, who was suddenly touched on the face, seemed to sense some danger and quickly gave his mother a bright smile!
Naoki Nagayama on TV looked a little embarrassed and scratched his face.
"Isn't it because Hua Jiang is a girl?"
"A boy would definitely hit him!"
"Hmph~~~"
Just as the two were chatting, Nanako, Nanako's mother, and Chieko, Nakamori's mother-in-law, also came over.
Most of the time, the two of them wouldn't interrupt the couple's call, only exchanging a few words occasionally.
Naoki.
"It's my mother, Nanako," she began.
"Is Los Angeles really lively right now, with lots of big stars?!"
"Yes, almost all the movie stars in the world are here!"
"What about the neon ones?"
"It seems like only me, Tomokazu Miura, and Momoe Yamaguchi are living in Japan!"
Naoki Nagayama pondered for a moment,
"Wait, it seems like Ryuichi Sakamoto is also there."
"Who is that?"
"A musician isn't important!"
Naoki Nagayama glossed over the matter in one sentence, then proceeded to explain what happened next.
"I'm walking the red carpet tomorrow. The Oscars red carpet ceremony will definitely be broadcast live, you guys can watch it together."
"It should have been morning in Tokyo at that time."
"Yes!" Akina nodded earnestly, "I definitely won't miss it!"
Then, looking down at the little guy, he said:
"Huajiang, remember to remind me that I need to watch Dad's live stream tomorrow, okay?!"
"it is good!"
The little guy readily agreed, but whether he'll remember it later is another question!
"Okay, then it's settled!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled.
"Wait until I bring the Oscar home!"
"it is good!"