Leo Rodman, an AI educator and LinkedIn Top 100 AI voice, joins the Mountain Collective Podcast to explore the evolution of artificial intelligence in creative industries. He discusses how AI models like GPT-3 made advanced technology accessible to the masses and how automation has removed the need for complex prompt engineering. Rodman highlights security concerns surrounding AI models, particularly regarding free vs. paid versions, and shares insights on the advancements of video and image AI tools like Sora, Midjourney, and Runway. He also dives into the impact of AI-generated content on creatives, explaining how 3D artists and filmmakers can leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and storytelling.

The conversation explores AI's role in 3D content creation, emphasizing how physics engines and world-generation models are revolutionizing video production. Rodman predicts that 2024 will be the year AI achieves full scene consistency, making it an even more powerful tool for professionals. While some fear AI's disruption, he argues that the best creators will be those who embrace the technology rather than resist it. The discussion also covers the benefits of cloud-based rendering for high-quality image generation, the risks of Chinese AI models, and how AI is enabling independent artists to compete with major studios.