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The unveiling of an AI-generated trailer for the animated film ‘Critters,’ slated for a 2026 Cannes Film Festival debut, has ignited a heated debate about the public’s perception of AI in creative fields. A Reddit user highlighted the predominantly negative reaction to the trailer, noting criticisms centered around its perceived lack of soul and compelling storytelling.

The discussion raises a crucial question: would the reception have differed if the AI’s role remained undisclosed, with human creators taking the credit? The user speculates that the ‘AI-generated’ label may be triggering a pre-emptive wave of criticism, suggesting a potential bias against AI-created content. This bias could overshadow an objective evaluation of the trailer’s merits.

Despite the controversy surrounding its creation, the user remains enthusiastic about the film itself, expressing a keen interest in witnessing the evolution of AI’s role within the animation industry. The user original reddit post can be found at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nfpefr/would_people_hate_the_aimade_critters_trailer_if/]