“Every AI Has Its Cost”: Jay Jones and Donnie Carrington Talk Power, Ambition, and Micro-Drama Mess

Episodes run 90 seconds, demanding actors connect instantly with characters for authentic performances. The show explores themes of mentorship, ambition, and trust within a competitive corporate environment. Both actors view AI as a powerful tool requiring responsible use, particularly regarding artists' likenesses. DJ Misses sits down with two stars of the new TikTok micro-series Power and Influence. Jay Jones plays Chris Whitmore, and Donnie Carrington plays Dominic Wells. The is out now on Bossip of TikTok, and both actors arrived ready to talk.Big Moments, Small WindowWith episodes averaging about 90 seconds, there’s no time to warm up. Carrington described his approach plainly: “You got to be raw, you got to be real, you got to be unapologetic. You got to know your instrument.” Jones agreed and said the key is connecting with the character right away. “Characters call to you,” he said. “When you can make that connection to the character, it becomes very organic. So you don’t really need a whole lot of runway to take off.”Jones described the show’s setting as an all-Black public relations firm with “energy similar to Boomerang.” Chris and his wife founded the company. They brin...