In a thought-provoking video essay, the channel Nexus do Futuro explores how Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music videos inadvertently foreshadowed today’s generative AI revolution. From the morphing faces in Black or White to the futuristic visuals of Scream, Jackson’s works pushed the boundaries of visual effects, requiring teams from Industrial Light & Magic and budgets in the millions. Now, tools like Sora, Runway, and Veo can achieve similar results with minimal cost—raising the question: when anyone can create the impossible, does it still feel special?
“O que antes exigia equipes da Industrial Light & Magic e milhões de dólares, hoje pode ser feito com ferramentas acessíveis.”
The video invites viewers to reflect on the paradox of democratized creativity and what they would do with such power.