Blue Planet III keeps rough edges to prove authenticity in AI era

BBC's Blue Planet III deliberately keeps imperfections like plankton and boats in frame rather than cutting them, as prior series did, to distinguish itself from AI-generated footage. Executive Producer Elizabeth White says overly polished, seamless visuals are a giveaway of AI, so authenticity now hinges on showing the rough edges.

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