A filmmaking tool or an existential threat: Cannes Film Festival weighs the rise of AI
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A person takes a photo outside the Palais des Festivals during preparations for the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)Jury member Demi Moore poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Paper Tiger' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)Peter Jackson poses for photographers at the opening ceremony and premiere of the film 'The Electric Kiss' during 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'John Lennon: The Last Interview' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)Director Hirokazu Kore-eda, from left, Haruka Ayase, Rimu Kuwaki, and Daigo Yamamoto pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Sheep in the Box' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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A person takes a photo outside the Palais des Festivals during preparations for the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)