aRTIFICiAL PLANET

Recent advances in artificial intelligence could soon lead to wildlife documentaries produced entirely by AI. What impact would this have on the industry? Chloe Warren, a young filmmaker studying Science Communication at the University of Otago in New Zealand, fears AI could make traditional wildlife filmmaking obsolete. At the same time, she wonders if reducing human presence in fragile ecosystems might actually benefit conservation. With insights from filmmakers, producers, computer scientists, and conservationists, the film examines authenticity, trust, and the role of AI in shaping the future of nature documentaries.