It’s being used to de-age actors, to expand the frames of film, and to create new movies from scratch. But it’s still mired with controversy: the use of generative AI in Hollywood was a major talking point during the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes, and still remains a touchy subject among creatives. Tron: Ares is about an AI program and almost included one as an improv-based character. Walt Disney PicturesTron: Ares, on the other hand, embraced the AI trend wholeheartedly, at least at first. But for now, that’s still the stuff of science-fiction movies, and maybe it’s the best if it stays that way.