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U.S. Tech Stocks Slide Amid New Competition from Deepseek AI
U.S. tech stocks plunged after Chinese company DeepSeek launched a low-cost AI model, sparking fears of heightened competition and rattling markets heavily invested in artificial intelligence.
Brady Corbet Responds to Backlash Over AI Use in The Brutalist
Director Brady Corbet defends the use of AI in The Brutalist as a tool for refining Hungarian dialogue without altering performances, amid online backlash and debates over its impact on the film’s awards eligibility.
Paul Schrader on AI and Filmmaking: 'Why Wait Months for Ideas When ChatGPT Delivers in Seconds?
Paul Schrader, the legendary filmmaker, explores the potential of AI in storytelling, praising ChatGPT for generating original film ideas and offering script feedback, while sparking debate over the role of technology in creative processes.
Hollywood Labor Leaders Address AI Challenges and Call for Unity at CES
Hollywood labor leaders at CES discussed strategies to address AI’s impact on creative industries, emphasizing transparency, negotiation, and solidarity to protect workers from potential displacement and exploitation.
AI Video Model 'Marey' Poised to Shake Up Hollywood in 2025
Asteria Film and Moonvalley are set to launch Marey, an ethically trained generative AI video model for Hollywood in early 2025, designed to prioritize legal and creative transparency by using exclusively licensed and original data.
AI Predictions for 2025: A New Era in Entertainment and Technology
TheWrap interviewed industry and AI experts to get their takes on what AI has in store for 2025.
Lisa Kudrow Criticizes Tom Hanks’ ‘Here,’ Calling It “An Endorsement for AI”
As AI tools reshape Hollywood, Kudrow questions their impact on actors and the future of storytelling.
OpenAI Unveils Sora, Its Text-to-Video AI Model
OpenAI has launched Sora, a text-to-video AI model available to ChatGPT subscribers, offering features like storyboarding, video remixing, and AI-powered scene blending, while emphasizing ethical use and creative potential.
Panel at Red Sea Film Festival Explores AI's Role in the Future of Storytelling
A panel at the Red Sea International Film Festival discussed AI's growing role in Hollywood as a tool to enhance creativity and streamline production, predicting job evolution and new opportunities rather than widespread job losses.
Ben Affleck on AI in Filmmaking: A Tool, Not a Replacement
The actor-director discusses how AI could cut costs, open doors for new creators, and reimagine revenue streams—while leaving the artistry to humans.
Promise Studios: A New Chapter for Generative AI in Hollywood
Peter Chernin's North Road and Andreessen Horowitz Invest in a New Entertainment Studio Focused on Generative AI.
The Atlantic Uncovers OpenSubtitles Data Set at the Heart of AI Training
A treasure trove of Hollywood dialogue has been repurposed to train AI systems, raising questions about transparency and creative rights.
New Robert Zemeckis Film Made Using AI
“Here”, the new film from Robert Zemeckis, heavily utilizes AI technology to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.
New Study Shows Increase in Diversity in Hollywood
The recent study, conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley, used AI technology to reach its conclusions.
An AI Master Joins the Russo Brothers’ Production Company
AGBO has brought on Dr. Dominic Hughes, an authority figure in the AI space, to advance its creative opportunities and technologies.
Universal Music Group Partners with AI Music Business
UMG has partnered with Klay Vision, an AI music company claiming to be ethical to boost creativity.
Producers Behind Blade Runner 2049 sue Elon Musk, Tesla, and WBD over AI Images
The production company who made Blade Runner 2049, Alcon Entertainment, has sued Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery over unapproved AI images of their film in a new promotional campaign for Tesla’s robotaxi.
A Radio Station Run Almost Entirely by AI
A radio station in Poland has controversially superseded its presenters with AI hosts.
Blumhouse Teams up with Meta on AI Video Tool
The horror studio is working with select filmmakers to experiment with Meta’s Video AI Tool, Movie Gen.
FCCE Partners With Axle AI to Revive Past Content
The agreement between a top European media player and the AI company demonstrates how past and archival content can be reused to create new materials.