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Today, a teenager in Jakarta can produce a horror short that rivals Hollywood production value using nothing but an iPhone and free editing software. A retired accountant in Ohio can become a viral cooking sensation. The barriers to entry have not just been lowered—they have been obliterated.
Currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the next wave of transformation. AI tools are restructuring production pipelines, from automated video editing and script analysis to synthetic voice acting and visual effects. For consumers, AI promises even deeper personalization, potentially generating custom content tailored to individual viewer preferences in real-time.
The mid-20th century model of popular media was characterized by scarcity and gatekeeping. In the United States, three major broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) dictated prime-time entertainment, reaching a mass, passive audience. Content was designed for universal appeal, often reinforcing dominant social values (Spigel, 1992).