James Cameron, the director of Avatar, Titanic, Terminator 2, and other movies, has joined the Board of Directors of Stability AI.
From the press release:
James Cameron, Chair of LIGHTSTORM and Board Member of Stability AI, said: “I’ve spent my career seeking out emerging technologies that push the very boundaries of what’s possible, all in the service of telling incredible stories. I was at the forefront of CGI over three decades ago, and I’ve stayed on the cutting edge since. Now, the intersection of generative AI and CGI image creation is the next wave. The convergence of these two totally different engines of creation will unlock new ways for artists to tell stories in ways we could have never imagined. Stability AI is poised to lead this transformation. I’m delighted to collaborate with Sean, Prem, and the Stability AI team as they shape the future of all visual media.”
Cameron will join the other newly appointed board members, including Dana Settle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Greycroft; Colin Bryant, COO and General Partner of Coatue Management; and Sean Parker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former President of Facebook, who serves as Executive Chairman.
Sean Parker, Executive Chairman of Stability AI, added: “James Cameron is a legend, both for his artistic vision as a filmmaker and his role as a pioneering technologist. Having an artist of his caliber with a seat at the table marks the start of a new chapter for Stability AI. We’re incredibly excited by the limitless potential for creative collaboration between generative media platforms and the artistic community.”
Prem Akkaraju, who previously took on the role of CEO after serving as the CEO of the Academy Award-winning visual effects company Weta Digital, continues to guide Stability AI’s strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Directors and executive team.
