When AI-generated content is used in documentaries, audiences aren't buying it? Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed during the Q2 earnings call that they used AI in a five-episode documentary, *The American Experiment*, which tells the stories of George Washington and other founding figures in American history. About 17 minutes of footage were created using generative AI, specifically for crowd scenes, the opening world-building shots, and historical war sequences—doubling production speed and cutting costs in half. After the news broke, audience reactions were overwhelmingly negative. One netizen said, "Everyone can tell this was made by AI. The texture and realism of the visuals have regressed. We'd rather pay for real explosions and practical effects." Another viewer bluntly stated, "Documentaries are supposed to be a record of reality. If even the premise of 'recording' can be replaced by generated content, then the word 'documentary' might lose its meaning altogether." What do you think about using AI-generated content in documentaries?