Tools like Sora (OpenAI) and Runway allow users to generate hyper-realistic video from a text prompt. Soon, you won't watch a show made by Netflix; you will ask an AI to generate a personalized 22-minute episode of a sitcom starring you, your friends, and a historical figure, set in Ancient Rome. The role of "director" will become a consumer hobby.
The shift from flat screens to immersive environments is slow but inevitable. Future popular media will not be viewed on a rectangle; it will surround you. Imagine watching a basketball game where you can stand on the court while LeBron James runs past you, or a horror movie where the monster actually walks around your living room. Tools like Sora (OpenAI) and Runway allow users
Because algorithms optimize for engagement rather than accuracy , sensational lies often spread faster than boring truths. A conspiracy theory about a celebrity or a fake movie leak can generate millions of views before a correction is ever issued. The shift from flat screens to immersive environments