James Cameron has long been a trailblazer in blending technology with groundbreaking storytelling. As a director, writer, and producer, he has consistently redefined cinematic experiences, creating some of the most memorable and technologically pioneering films in history, including The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Titanic, and the Avatar series.

Cameron’s addition to Stability AI’s Board of Directors marks a pivotal moment in Stability AI’s quest to transform visual media. Cameron and Stability AI both operate at the intersection of emerging technology and creativity. Cameron’s deep understanding of the creative process, combined with his business and technical expertise, will bolster Stability AI’s efforts to empower creators with tools that expand the boundaries of storytelling in previously unimaginable ways.

“James Cameron lives in the future and waits for the rest of us to catch up,” said CEO of Stability AI, Prem Akkaraju. “Stability AI's mission is to transform visual media for the next century by giving creators a full stack AI pipeline to bring their ideas to life. We have an unmatched advantage to achieve this goal with a technological and creative visionary like James at the highest levels of our company. This is not only a monumental statement for Stability AI, but the AI industry overall.” Akkaraju added, “The next frontier in visual media will be forged by a true fusion of artist and technology, and Stability AI is leading the charge.”

Stability AI’s open models have become the most widely used foundational AI image models across the globe, cultivating a vast community of creators and developers. The company’s models are also the most liked image models on the open-source platform Hugging Face. The company’s flagship model, Stable Diffusion, has crossed 150 million downloads, reflecting its wide adoption. Thousands of businesses, from startups to major enterprises, depend on Stability AI’s models to drive innovation and enhance their creative processes.

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 sit alongside a distinguished group of newly appointed board members, including Dana Settle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Greycroft; Colin Bryant, COO and General Partner at Coatue Management; and Sean Parker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former Facebook President, who now holds the role of 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.”

Leading Stability AI’s vision, Prem Akkaraju, who stepped into the CEO role after his tenure as CEO of the Oscar-winning visual effects studio Weta Digital, remains at the helm. He continues to shape the company’s strategic path in close collaboration with the Board of Directors and the executive team.