I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI
Wired • 5/11/2026
Summary
In Hollywood, screenwriters are increasingly turning to AI gig work as a source of income, likening it to waiting tables. One screenwriter reports completing 20 contracts for five different platforms over eight months, describing the experience as "soul-crushing."
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StatusActive
Recency Multiplier46% (0.5^54/48)
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