Russell T Davies Says AI Could Mean 'the End of Copyright'
The Doctor Who showrunner says fans are already making near-broadcast-quality episodes with AI, adding the industry faces a copyright reckoning.
Russell T Davies has broken his silence on claims about artificial intelligence being used in future Doctor Who series, saying he thinks the industry is essentially looking at the end of copyright.
Davies said he believes fans are now making their own episodes with AI that are almost broadcast quality.
The showrunner also commented on the possibility of Doctor Who itself using AI in future series.
The comments follow remarks from new BBC director-general Matt Brittin, who, speaking at the Royal Television Society's London convention, raised the possibility of Doctor Who using artificial intelligence in future series.
Earlier this year it was announced that Doctor Who had been put out to competitive tender, with showrunner Russell T Davies leaving. The series is now expected not to return until either 2028 or 2029, according to Collider.
Quick answers
What did Russell T Davies say about AI and Doctor Who?
Davies said he thinks fans are now making their own episodes with AI that are almost broadcast quality, and that he thinks the industry is essentially looking at the end of copyright.
When is Doctor Who expected to return?
The series is now expected not to return until either 2028 or 2029.
Who raised the possibility of Doctor Who using AI?
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin raised the possibility of Doctor Who using artificial intelligence in future series, speaking at the Royal Television Society's London convention.