Disney use of AI for Marvel TV series spooks Hollywood

Director Ali Selim says they used AI as well as human illustrators to generate 'Secret Invasion's' opening credits. Photo: AP

The use of artificial intelligence in the new Marvel superhero series Secret Invasion has sparked anxiety and anger in Hollywood, at a time when television and film writers are already striking over their uncertain futures.

Director Ali Selim revealed in a recent interview that the Disney+ show – a paranoia-rich spy thriller about shape-shifting aliens that stars Samuel L Jackson – used AI as well as human illustrators to generate its opening credits.