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Guy Ronen: How Arcana Labs Is Using AI Without Killing Creativity | DSH #1652

01 Dec 2025

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Deepfakes, Hollywood, and the future of filmmaking. Live from AI4, Guy from Arcana Labs breaks down how GenAI is changing movies, TV, and content creation — without replacing storytellers. We talk about deepfake risks, audience behavior shifting to streaming and short-form, how AI can slash production budgets, and why Arcana is obsessed with ethical, permission-based AI for faces and brands. If you care about film, AI, or the future of entertainment, this one’s a blueprint for what’s coming next. 📘 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🤖 Why GenAI doesn’t replace storytellers—but supercharges them 🎭 Why real emotion in film still needs human actors (for now) 🧠 The real deepfake danger: not fakes, but losing trust in anything real 🛡️ How Arcana safeguards faces, brands & public figures from abuse 🎬 How hybrid workflows (AI + live action) can slash production costs 💸 Why most big Hollywood movies aren’t as profitable as they look 📲 How streaming, mobile, and short-form are reshaping audience behavior 🎥 How Arcana’s 25+ tools give indie creators “studio-level” power 🌍 Why democratizing filmmaking could unlock the next Spielberg or Tarantino 📚 How Arcana Academy teaches anyone to go from idea to finished content CHAPTERS 00:00 – Deepfakes & The Real Trust Problem 00:48 – Meet Guy from Arcana Labs at AI4 01:56 – GenAI vs Hollywood: Threat or Tool? 03:09 – Why Storytellers Still Matter in an AI World 04:08 – Streaming, Mobile & Theaters Losing Ground 07:23 – Short Attention Spans & Vertical Content 07:45 – How AI Actually Fits Into Film Production 11:05 – Arcana’s 25+ Tools & Cutting Production Costs 12:39 – Democratizing Filmmaking & Unlocking New Creators 15:51 – Arcana Academy, Deepfake Safety & AI Regulation 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: [email protected] 👤 GUEST: ♟️Guy Ronen - https://www.instagram.com/arcana_ai/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 KEYWORDS Arcana Labs, Arcana AI, Guy Arcana, deepfakes, AI filmmaking, GenAI, generative AI, Hollywood, movie industry, streaming vs theaters, short form content, vertical video, Netflix model, AMC decline, production costs, virtual production, AI tools for filmmakers, democratizing film, Arcana Academy, AI ethics, AI safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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