Indie Creators Hit Back at Cancel Culture Over AI Promo Materials
thederbiedone · x · 2026-08-07
Screenwriter Daniel Knauf fiercely criticized the backlash against indie filmmakers and authors using AI for promotional materials. He argued that indie creators cannot afford to hire design teams or crews, meaning AI doesn't steal gigs from human artists—it simply bridges the massive resource gap between independent creators and major studios.
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