23 years ago this Matrix scene took $40M and almost a year to make. Today some kid with AI could try it over a weekend.
Summary
The article highlights the drastic shift in production capabilities, contrasting the massive resources needed for The Matrix 23 years ago with the potential for AI to replicate such scenes quickly today.
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