America has lost over 200,000 jobs in creative industries since 2022, particularly in movie and sound recording sectors, during a period marked by the rise of AI systems capable of producing digital art at low cost. This decline parallels earlier media disruptions like the shift to streaming and the internet, which eroded traditional business models and forced industries to adapt or contract. While some creative subsectors, such as book publishing, have seen unexpected growth through new platforms, the overall business model for media faces significant challenges from AI-driven content production, raising questions about the future viability of many creative jobs and sectors.
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