AI: The New Camera Lens of Our Time

Cristóbal Valenzuela, the CEO of Runway, has an interesting take on artificial intelligence (AI). He compares it to the invention of photography in the 19th century. In a recent post, he explained that Runway, an AI video platform, isn't just an "AI company. " Instead, he believes AI is now more like a basic infrastructure, much like electricity or the internet. Valenzuela uses a clever analogy. He says AI is like a new kind of camera. Not the kind that takes pictures, but the kind that changes how we see and create things. Just like the camera gave birth to new industries and art forms, AI is doing the same. It's not just about taking photos; it's about shaping how we tell stories and connect with each other.He points out that media used to be a one-way street. People created content, and others consumed it. But AI is changing that. Imagine watching something that changes as you watch it, understanding you and creating just for you. That's the future of media. Some might think Valenzuela's vision is a bit grand. But it's true that AI is everywhere now. Even big companies like Apple are using AI in their products. Recently, Runway was in the news for using hundreds of YouTube videos to train its latest AI model.