AI Rewrites Classic Australian Soap, Sparking Outcry
A new micro‑drama using AI to edit old episodes of Neighbours, focusing on Margot Robbie’s character, has actors and crew worried.
A micro‑drama will use AI‑assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap Neighbours, zeroing in on the character played by Margot Robbie.
The AI edit has raised concerns among actors and crew, who fear the changes could alter the show's legacy.
One critic described the process as "Like cutting up a Picasso".
Original reporting
BBC News
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
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- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of Neighbours.
- Neighbours is an Australian TV soap.
- The micro-drama edit will focus on Margot Robbie's character.
- The AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew.
- "Like cutting up a Picasso"
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