# AI-generated low-quality movies become fast profit schemes like direct-to-video

Studios are increasingly using AI to produce cheap, low-quality films designed for streaming platforms, mirroring the direct-to-video cash-grab trend of the past. This threatens to flood the market with content that prioritizes volume over artistic merit, potentially undermining the quality of cinema.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/965616/ash-koosha-odysseus-the-fall-foundtain-zero-tilly-norwood) — 2026-07-15T16:00:00-04:00