Iker Jiménez Replaces Extras with AI: The Savings Nobody Calculates

Iker Jiménez Replaces Extras with AI: The Savings Nobody Calculates

The replacement of part of Iker Jiménez's team with artificial intelligence is now a reality. The decision, which particularly affects extras or dispensable contributors on mystery shows, has not gone unnoticed among audiovisual industry analysts. While some applaud the cost cutting and technical improvement of content – paranormal videos will gain in quality, it is noted – others warn that all formats using extras should start preparing.

The curious thing about the case is that the debate on automation has been overshadowed by the noise around the image of one of the presenters, whose clothing has generated more comments than the technological change itself. But the crux is economic: replacing people with algorithms reduces the payroll in the long term, although it eliminates precarious jobs that are already scarce.

The Hidden Cost of Automation

Behind every television program there is an army of extras, technicians, and temporary contributors. When AI can generate faces, voices, or even complete scenes, the equation is simple: zero salaries, zero social security, zero rights. The question is whether the audience will notice the difference or whether, as in other sectors, the loss of authenticity is compensated by cheaper production.

The Background of a Parallel Controversy

While some observe the new presenter's cleavage and others discuss whether it is necessary to show so much to talk about UFOs, the reality is that the salary of that figure is probably already being cut by competition from software. The irony is maximum: the superfluous is criticized while the structural – the replacement of workers by machines – advances without debate.

With this decision, Iker Jiménez places himself at the forefront of low-cost production, but the path is slippery. If the model works, the next step will be the scriptwriters, the camera operators, or the presenters themselves. After all, there are already voices that recall that El Rabí was the first to take the step.